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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.43, 180.08 and 89.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.43, 180.08 and 89.06 is: 122.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.43 : 180.08 = 89.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.43/180.08 = 89.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.43x = 180.08 × 89.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.43x = 16,036.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,036.58/130.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.96

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