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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.38, 179.98 and 91.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.38, 179.98 and 91.05 is: 125.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.38 : 179.98 = 91.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.38/179.98 = 91.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.38x = 179.98 × 91.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.38x = 16,386.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,386.28/130.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.68

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