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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.72, 180.02 and 107.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.72, 180.02 and 107.49 is: 148.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.72 : 180.02 = 107.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.72/180.02 = 107.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.72x = 180.02 × 107.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.72x = 19,350.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,350.35/130.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.03

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