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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.09, 180.90 and 75.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.09, 180.90 and 75.80 is: 104.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.09 : 180.90 = 75.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.09/180.90 = 75.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.09x = 180.90 × 75.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.09x = 13,712.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,712.67/131.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.61

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