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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.35, 179.42 and 91.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.35, 179.42 and 91.47 is: 125.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.35 : 179.42 = 91.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.35/179.42 = 91.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.35x = 179.42 × 91.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.35x = 16,411.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,411.09/130.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.90

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