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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.36, 180.06 and 91.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.36, 180.06 and 91.72 is: 126.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.36 : 180.06 = 91.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.36/180.06 = 91.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.36x = 180.06 × 91.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.36x = 16,515.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,515.10/130.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.69

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