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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.92, 180.85 and 117.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.92, 180.85 and 117.10 is: 161.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.92 : 180.85 = 117.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.92/180.85 = 117.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.92x = 180.85 × 117.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.92x = 21,177.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,177.54/130.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.76

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