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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.72, 180.32 and 87.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.72, 180.32 and 87.04 is: 120.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.72 : 180.32 = 87.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.72/180.32 = 87.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.72x = 180.32 × 87.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.72x = 15,695.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,695.05/130.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.07

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