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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.51, 180.19 and 89.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.51, 180.19 and 89.13 is: 123.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.51 : 180.19 = 89.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.51/180.19 = 89.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.51x = 180.19 × 89.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.51x = 16,061.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,061.12/130.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.06

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