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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.96, 180.56 and 113.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.96, 180.56 and 113.18 is: 156.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.96 : 180.56 = 113.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.96/180.56 = 113.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.96x = 180.56 × 113.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.96x = 20,435.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,435.78/130.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.05

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