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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.95, 180.72 and 72.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.95, 180.72 and 72.72 is: 100.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.95 : 180.72 = 72.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.95/180.72 = 72.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.95x = 180.72 × 72.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.95x = 13,141.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,141.96/130.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.36

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