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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.71, 180.36 and 75.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.71, 180.36 and 75.44 is: 104.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.71 : 180.36 = 75.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.71/180.36 = 75.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.71x = 180.36 × 75.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.71x = 13,606.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,606.81/130.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.10

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