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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.50, 180.09 and 91.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.50, 180.09 and 91.77 is: 126.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.50 : 180.09 = 91.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.50/180.09 = 91.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.50x = 180.09 × 91.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.50x = 16,526.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,526.86/130.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.64

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