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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.71, 180.41 and 87.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.71, 180.41 and 87.01 is: 120.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.71 : 180.41 = 87.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.71/180.41 = 87.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.71x = 180.41 × 87.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.71x = 15,697.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,697.47/130.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.09

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