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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.95, 180.77 and 106.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.95, 180.77 and 106.52 is: 147.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.95 : 180.77 = 106.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.95/180.77 = 106.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.95x = 180.77 × 106.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.95x = 19,254.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,254.18/130.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.03

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