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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.95, 180.85 and 113.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.95, 180.85 and 113.39 is: 156.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.95 : 180.85 = 113.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.95/180.85 = 113.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.95x = 180.85 × 113.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.95x = 20,505.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,505.82/130.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.59

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