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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.50, 180.16 and 91.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.50, 180.16 and 91.76 is: 126.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.50 : 180.16 = 91.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.50/180.16 = 91.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.50x = 180.16 × 91.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.50x = 16,530.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,530.35/130.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.67

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