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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.85, 180.60 and 75.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.85, 180.60 and 75.59 is: 104.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.85 : 180.60 = 75.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.85/180.60 = 75.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.85x = 180.60 × 75.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.85x = 13,651.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,651.18/130.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.33

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