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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.75, 180.44 and 72.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.75, 180.44 and 72.54 is: 100.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.75 : 180.44 = 72.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.75/180.44 = 72.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.75x = 180.44 × 72.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.75x = 13,089.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,089.12/130.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.11

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