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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.93, 180.55 and 84.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.93, 180.55 and 84.31 is: 116.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.93 : 180.55 = 84.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.93/180.55 = 84.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.93x = 180.55 × 84.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.93x = 15,222.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,222.17/130.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.26

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