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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.83, 180.53 and 75.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.83, 180.53 and 75.58 is: 104.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.83 : 180.53 = 75.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.83/180.53 = 75.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.83x = 180.53 × 75.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.83x = 13,643.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,643.18/130.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.28

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