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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.48, 180.18 and 89.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.48, 180.18 and 89.17 is: 123.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.48 : 180.18 = 89.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.48/180.18 = 89.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.48x = 180.18 × 89.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.48x = 16,066.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,066.65/130.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.13

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