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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.51, 180.18 and 91.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.51, 180.18 and 91.19 is: 125.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.51 : 180.18 = 91.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.51/180.18 = 91.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.51x = 180.18 × 91.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.51x = 16,429.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,429.26/130.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.89

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