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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.53, 180.13 and 72.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.53, 180.13 and 72.31 is: 99.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.53 : 180.13 = 72.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.53/180.13 = 72.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.53x = 180.13 × 72.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.53x = 13,024.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,024.84/130.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.79

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