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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.72, 180.77 and 117.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.72, 180.77 and 117.58 is: 162.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.72 : 180.77 = 117.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.72/180.77 = 117.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.72x = 180.77 × 117.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.72x = 21,254.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,254.94/130.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.60

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