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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.49, 180.06 and 75.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.49, 180.06 and 75.22 is: 103.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.49 : 180.06 = 75.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.49/180.06 = 75.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.49x = 180.06 × 75.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.49x = 13,543.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,543.21/130.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.79

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