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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.98, 180.88 and 103.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.98, 180.88 and 103.34 is: 142.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.98 : 180.88 = 103.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.98/180.88 = 103.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.98x = 180.88 × 103.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.98x = 18,692.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,692.14/130.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.71

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