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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.93, 180.65 and 87.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.93, 180.65 and 87.19 is: 120.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.93 : 180.65 = 87.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.93/180.65 = 87.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.93x = 180.65 × 87.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.93x = 15,750.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,750.64/130.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.30

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