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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.68, 180.34 and 71.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.68, 180.34 and 71.67 is: 98.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.68 : 180.34 = 71.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.68/180.34 = 71.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.68x = 180.34 × 71.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.68x = 12,924.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,924.52/130.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.90

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