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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.99, 180.81 and 104.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.99, 180.81 and 104.81 is: 144.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.99 : 180.81 = 104.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.99/180.81 = 104.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.99x = 180.81 × 104.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.99x = 18,950.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,950.70/130.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.67

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