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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.92, 181.02 and 116.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.92, 181.02 and 116.64 is: 161.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.92 : 181.02 = 116.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.92/181.02 = 116.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.92x = 181.02 × 116.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.92x = 21,114.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,114.17/130.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.28

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