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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.95, 180.74 and 84.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.95, 180.74 and 84.44 is: 116.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.95 : 180.74 = 84.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.95/180.74 = 84.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.95x = 180.74 × 84.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.95x = 15,261.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,261.69/130.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.55

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