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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.99, 180.57 and 113.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.99, 180.57 and 113.42 is: 156.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.99 : 180.57 = 113.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.99/180.57 = 113.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.99x = 180.57 × 113.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.99x = 20,480.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,480.25/130.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.35

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