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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.52, 180.12 and 72.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.52, 180.12 and 72.30 is: 99.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.52 : 180.12 = 72.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.52/180.12 = 72.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.52x = 180.12 × 72.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.52x = 13,022.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,022.68/130.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.78

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