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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.71, 180.37 and 72.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.71, 180.37 and 72.49 is: 100.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.71 : 180.37 = 72.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.71/180.37 = 72.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.71x = 180.37 × 72.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.71x = 13,075.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,075.02/130.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.03

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