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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.67, 180.31 and 75.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.67, 180.31 and 75.41 is: 104.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.67 : 180.31 = 75.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.67/180.31 = 75.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.67x = 180.31 × 75.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.67x = 13,597.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,597.18/130.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.06

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