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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.49, 180.05 and 83.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.49, 180.05 and 83.87 is: 115.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.49 : 180.05 = 83.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.49/180.05 = 83.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.49x = 180.05 × 83.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.49x = 15,099.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,099.47/130.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.72

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