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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.97, 180.80 and 87.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.97, 180.80 and 87.23 is: 120.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.97 : 180.80 = 87.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.97/180.80 = 87.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.97x = 180.80 × 87.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.97x = 15,771.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,771.53/130.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.42

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