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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.49, 180.09 and 75.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.49, 180.09 and 75.25 is: 103.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.49 : 180.09 = 75.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.49/180.09 = 75.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.49x = 180.09 × 75.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.49x = 13,550.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,550.50/130.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.84

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