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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.73, 180.42 and 72.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.73, 180.42 and 72.51 is: 100.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.73 : 180.42 = 72.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.73/180.42 = 72.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.73x = 180.42 × 72.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.73x = 13,082.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,082.25/130.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.07

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