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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.97, 180.61 and 122.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.97, 180.61 and 122.02 is: 168.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.97 : 180.61 = 122.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.97/180.61 = 122.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.97x = 180.61 × 122.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.97x = 22,037.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,037.28/130.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.26

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