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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.04, 179.26 and 91.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.04, 179.26 and 91.16 is: 125.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.04 : 179.26 = 91.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.04/179.26 = 91.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.04x = 179.26 × 91.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.04x = 16,341.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,341.34/130.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.66

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