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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.51, 180.12 and 87.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.51, 180.12 and 87.04 is: 120.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.51 : 180.12 = 87.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.51/180.12 = 87.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.51x = 180.12 × 87.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.51x = 15,677.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,677.64/130.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.13

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