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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.54, 180.16 and 75.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.54, 180.16 and 75.28 is: 103.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.54 : 180.16 = 75.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.54/180.16 = 75.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.54x = 180.16 × 75.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.54x = 13,562.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,562.44/130.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.89

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