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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.84, 180.54 and 72.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.84, 180.54 and 72.62 is: 100.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.84 : 180.54 = 72.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.84/180.54 = 72.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.84x = 180.54 × 72.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.84x = 13,110.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,110.81/130.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.20

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