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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.86, 180.59 and 72.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.86, 180.59 and 72.64 is: 100.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.86 : 180.59 = 72.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.86/180.59 = 72.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.86x = 180.59 × 72.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.86x = 13,117.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,117.69/130.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.24

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