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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.53, 180.14 and 72.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.53, 180.14 and 72.32 is: 99.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.53 : 180.14 = 72.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.53/180.14 = 72.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.53x = 180.14 × 72.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.53x = 13,026.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,026.46/130.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.79

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