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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.82, 180.48 and 75.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.82, 180.48 and 75.55 is: 104.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.82 : 180.48 = 75.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.82/180.48 = 75.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.82x = 180.48 × 75.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.82x = 13,634.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,634.81/130.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.23

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