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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.72, 180.72 and 99.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.72, 180.72 and 99.79 is: 137.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.72 : 180.72 = 99.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.72/180.72 = 99.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.72x = 180.72 × 99.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.72x = 18,034.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,034.05/130.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.96

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