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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.82, 180.62 and 87.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.82, 180.62 and 87.22 is: 120.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.82 : 180.62 = 87.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.82/180.62 = 87.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.82x = 180.62 × 87.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.82x = 15,753.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,753.68/130.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.42

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