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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.69, 180.39 and 87.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.69, 180.39 and 87.02 is: 120.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.69 : 180.39 = 87.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.69/180.39 = 87.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.69x = 180.39 × 87.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.69x = 15,697.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,697.54/130.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.11

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