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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.59, 180.23 and 75.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.59, 180.23 and 75.35 is: 103.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.59 : 180.23 = 75.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.59/180.23 = 75.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.59x = 180.23 × 75.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.59x = 13,579.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,579.62/130.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.98

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