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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.80, 180.50 and 72.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.80, 180.50 and 72.58 is: 100.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.80 : 180.50 = 72.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.80/180.50 = 72.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.80x = 180.50 × 72.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.80x = 13,100.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,100.69/130.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.16

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