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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.18, 179.41 and 90.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.18, 179.41 and 90.71 is: 125.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.18 : 179.41 = 90.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.18/179.41 = 90.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.18x = 179.41 × 90.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.18x = 16,273.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,273.16/130.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.01

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