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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.63, 180.27 and 72.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.63, 180.27 and 72.41 is: 99.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.63 : 180.27 = 72.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.63/180.27 = 72.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.63x = 180.27 × 72.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.63x = 13,052.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,052.99/130.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.93

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