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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.55, 180.12 and 87.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.55, 180.12 and 87.01 is: 120.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.55 : 180.12 = 87.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.55/180.12 = 87.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.55x = 180.12 × 87.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.55x = 15,672.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,672.12/130.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.05

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