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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.94, 180.71 and 75.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.94, 180.71 and 75.68 is: 104.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.94 : 180.71 = 75.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.94/180.71 = 75.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.94x = 180.71 × 75.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.94x = 13,674.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,674.85/130.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.44

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