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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.87, 180.59 and 72.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.87, 180.59 and 72.65 is: 100.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.87 : 180.59 = 72.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.87/180.59 = 72.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.87x = 180.59 × 72.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.87x = 13,119.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,119.86/130.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.25

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