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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.96, 180.65 and 87.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.96, 180.65 and 87.29 is: 120.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.96 : 180.65 = 87.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.96/180.65 = 87.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.96x = 180.65 × 87.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.96x = 15,768.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,768.25/130.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.41

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