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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.73, 180.41 and 71.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.73, 180.41 and 71.72 is: 98.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.73 : 180.41 = 71.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.73/180.41 = 71.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.73x = 180.41 × 71.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.73x = 12,939.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,939.01/130.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.98

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