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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.59, 180.28 and 87.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.59, 180.28 and 87.12 is: 120.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.59 : 180.28 = 87.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.59/180.28 = 87.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.59x = 180.28 × 87.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.59x = 15,705.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,705.09/130.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.27

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