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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.99, 180.67 and 96.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.99, 180.67 and 96.01 is: 132.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.99 : 180.67 = 96.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.99/180.67 = 96.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.99x = 180.67 × 96.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.99x = 17,345.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,345.78/130.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.42

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