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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.90, 180.60 and 75.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.90, 180.60 and 75.65 is: 104.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.90 : 180.60 = 75.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.90/180.60 = 75.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.90x = 180.60 × 75.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.90x = 13,662.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,662.22/130.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.37

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