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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.56, 180.24 and 91.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.56, 180.24 and 91.92 is: 126.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.56 : 180.24 = 91.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.56/180.24 = 91.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.56x = 180.24 × 91.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.56x = 16,567.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,567.66/130.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.90

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