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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.71, 195.77 and 120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.71, 195.77 and 120.72 is: 180.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.71 : 195.77 = 120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.71/195.77 = 120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.71x = 195.77 × 120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.71x = 23,632.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,632.75/130.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.80

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