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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.78, 180.44 and 75.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.78, 180.44 and 75.50 is: 104.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.78 : 180.44 = 75.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.78/180.44 = 75.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.78x = 180.44 × 75.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.78x = 13,623.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,623.22/130.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.17

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