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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.47, 180.04 and 75.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.47, 180.04 and 75.20 is: 103.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.47 : 180.04 = 75.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.47/180.04 = 75.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.47x = 180.04 × 75.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.47x = 13,539.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,539.27/130.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.78

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