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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.55, 180.17 and 87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.55, 180.17 and 87 is: 120.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.55 : 180.17 = 87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.55/180.17 = 87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.55x = 180.17 × 87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.55x = 15,674.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,674.36/130.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.07

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