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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.58, 180.18 and 75.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.58, 180.18 and 75.30 is: 103.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.58 : 180.18 = 75.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.58/180.18 = 75.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.58x = 180.18 × 75.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.58x = 13,567.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,567.55/130.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.90

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