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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.96, 180.48 and 110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.96, 180.48 and 110.24 is: 151.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.96 : 180.48 = 110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.96/180.48 = 110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.96x = 180.48 × 110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.96x = 19,896.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,896.12/130.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.93

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