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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.82, 180.52 and 72.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.82, 180.52 and 72.60 is: 100.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.82 : 180.52 = 72.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.82/180.52 = 72.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.82x = 180.52 × 72.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.82x = 13,105.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,105.75/130.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.18

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