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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.92, 180.78 and 112.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.92, 180.78 and 112.68 is: 155.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.92 : 180.78 = 112.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.92/180.78 = 112.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.92x = 180.78 × 112.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.92x = 20,370.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,370.29/130.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.59

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