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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.88, 180.61 and 72.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.88, 180.61 and 72.66 is: 100.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.88 : 180.61 = 72.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.88/180.61 = 72.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.88x = 180.61 × 72.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.88x = 13,123.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,123.12/130.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.27

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