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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.45, 180.03 and 71.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.45, 180.03 and 71.44 is: 98.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.45 : 180.03 = 71.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.45/180.03 = 71.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.45x = 180.03 × 71.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.45x = 12,861.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,861.60/130.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.59

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