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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.98, 180.60 and 107.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.98, 180.60 and 107.58 is: 148.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.98 : 180.60 = 107.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.98/180.60 = 107.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.98x = 180.60 × 107.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.98x = 19,428.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,428.95/130.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.34

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