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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.90, 180.65 and 75.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.90, 180.65 and 75.64 is: 104.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.90 : 180.65 = 75.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.90/180.65 = 75.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.90x = 180.65 × 75.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.90x = 13,663.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,663.73/130.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.38

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