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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.14, 179.58 and 91.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.14, 179.58 and 91.38 is: 126.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.14 : 179.58 = 91.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.14/179.58 = 91.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.14x = 179.58 × 91.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.14x = 16,410.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,410.02/130.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.10

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