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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.55, 180.16 and 72.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.55, 180.16 and 72.33 is: 99.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.55 : 180.16 = 72.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.55/180.16 = 72.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.55x = 180.16 × 72.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.55x = 13,030.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,030.79/130.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.82

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