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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.33, 179.90 and 90.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.33, 179.90 and 90.99 is: 125.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.33 : 179.90 = 90.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.33/179.90 = 90.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.33x = 179.90 × 90.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.33x = 16,369.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,369.33/130.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.60

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