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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.81, 180.51 and 71.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.81, 180.51 and 71.80 is: 99.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.81 : 180.51 = 71.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.81/180.51 = 71.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.81x = 180.51 × 71.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.81x = 12,960.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,960.62/130.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.08

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