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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.52, 180.11 and 71.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.52, 180.11 and 71.51 is: 98.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.52 : 180.11 = 71.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.52/180.11 = 71.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.52x = 180.11 × 71.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.52x = 12,879.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,879.67/130.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.68

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