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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.97, 180.48 and 94.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.97, 180.48 and 94.01 is: 129.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.97 : 180.48 = 94.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.97/180.48 = 94.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.97x = 180.48 × 94.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.97x = 16,966.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,966.92/130.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.55

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