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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.95, 180.68 and 84.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.95, 180.68 and 84.36 is: 116.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.95 : 180.68 = 84.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.95/180.68 = 84.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.95x = 180.68 × 84.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.95x = 15,241.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,241.74/130.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.39

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