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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.71, 180.37 and 75.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.71, 180.37 and 75.46 is: 104.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.71 : 180.37 = 75.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.71/180.37 = 75.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.71x = 180.37 × 75.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.71x = 13,610.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,610.01/130.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.13

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