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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.65, 180.41 and 87.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.65, 180.41 and 87.18 is: 120.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.65 : 180.41 = 87.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.65/180.41 = 87.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.65x = 180.41 × 87.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.65x = 15,727.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,727.71/130.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.38

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