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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.87, 180.60 and 72.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.87, 180.60 and 72.67 is: 100.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.87 : 180.60 = 72.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.87/180.60 = 72.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.87x = 180.60 × 72.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.87x = 13,124.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,124.20/130.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.28

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