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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.81, 180.52 and 75.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.81, 180.52 and 75.56 is: 104.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.81 : 180.52 = 75.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.81/180.52 = 75.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.81x = 180.52 × 75.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.81x = 13,639.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,639.71/130.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.28

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