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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.56, 180.14 and 74.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.56, 180.14 and 74.54 is: 102.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.56 : 180.14 = 74.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.56/180.14 = 74.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.56x = 180.14 × 74.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.56x = 13,427.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,427.64/130.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.85

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