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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.41, 186.80 and 130.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.41, 186.80 and 130.17 is: 179.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.41 : 186.80 = 130.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.41/186.80 = 130.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.41x = 186.80 × 130.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.41x = 24,314.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,314.40/135.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.57

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