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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.84, 180.51 and 75.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.84, 180.51 and 75.58 is: 104.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.84 : 180.51 = 75.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.84/180.51 = 75.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.84x = 180.51 × 75.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.84x = 13,642.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,642.95/130.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.27

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