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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.96, 180.76 and 87.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.96, 180.76 and 87.28 is: 120.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.96 : 180.76 = 87.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.96/180.76 = 87.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.96x = 180.76 × 87.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.96x = 15,776.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,776.73/130.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.47

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