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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130, 179.48 and 90.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130, 179.48 and 90.65 is: 125.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130 : 179.48 = 90.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130/179.48 = 90.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130x = 179.48 × 90.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130x = 16,268.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,268.51/130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.14

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