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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.31, 179.83 and 91.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.31, 179.83 and 91.02 is: 125.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.31 : 179.83 = 91.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.31/179.83 = 91.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.31x = 179.83 × 91.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.31x = 16,368.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,368.13/130.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.61

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