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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.65, 180.29 and 75.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.65, 180.29 and 75.38 is: 104.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.65 : 180.29 = 75.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.65/180.29 = 75.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.65x = 180.29 × 75.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.65x = 13,588.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,588.98/130.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.01

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