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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.80, 180.51 and 75.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.80, 180.51 and 75.55 is: 104.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.80 : 180.51 = 75.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.80/180.51 = 75.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.80x = 180.51 × 75.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.80x = 13,636.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,636.80/130.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.26

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