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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.72, 180.44 and 101.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.72, 180.44 and 101.64 is: 140.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.72 : 180.44 = 101.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.72/180.44 = 101.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.72x = 180.44 × 101.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.72x = 18,339.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,339.92/130.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.30

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