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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.93, 180.49 and 94.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.93, 180.49 and 94.02 is: 129.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.93 : 180.49 = 94.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.93/180.49 = 94.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.93x = 180.49 × 94.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.93x = 16,968.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,968.77/130.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.61

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