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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.92, 180.76 and 84.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.92, 180.76 and 84.30 is: 116.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.92 : 180.76 = 84.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.92/180.76 = 84.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.92x = 180.76 × 84.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.92x = 15,238.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,238.07/130.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.39

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