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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.92, 180.78 and 87.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.92, 180.78 and 87.33 is: 120.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.92 : 180.78 = 87.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.92/180.78 = 87.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.92x = 180.78 × 87.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.92x = 15,787.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,787.52/130.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.59

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