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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.98, 180.39 and 112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.98, 180.39 and 112.56 is: 155.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.98 : 180.39 = 112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.98/180.39 = 112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.98x = 180.39 × 112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.98x = 20,304.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,304.70/130.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.02

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