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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.47, 180.20 and 86.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.47, 180.20 and 86.73 is: 119.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.47 : 180.20 = 86.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.47/180.20 = 86.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.47x = 180.20 × 86.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.47x = 15,628.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,628.75/130.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.79

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