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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.82, 180.37 and 87.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.82, 180.37 and 87.08 is: 120.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.82 : 180.37 = 87.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.82/180.37 = 87.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.82x = 180.37 × 87.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.82x = 15,706.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,706.62/130.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.06

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