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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.44, 180.06 and 88.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.44, 180.06 and 88.94 is: 122.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.44 : 180.06 = 88.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.44/180.06 = 88.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.44x = 180.06 × 88.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.44x = 16,014.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,014.54/130.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.77

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