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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.40, 180.06 and 91.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.40, 180.06 and 91.64 is: 126.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.40 : 180.06 = 91.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.40/180.06 = 91.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.40x = 180.06 × 91.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.40x = 16,500.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,500.70/130.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.54

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