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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.92, 180.67 and 72.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.92, 180.67 and 72.71 is: 100.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.92 : 180.67 = 72.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.92/180.67 = 72.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.92x = 180.67 × 72.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.92x = 13,135.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,135.70/130.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.33

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