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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.59, 180.14 and 91.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.59, 180.14 and 91.71 is: 126.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.59 : 180.14 = 91.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.59/180.14 = 91.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.59x = 180.14 × 91.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.59x = 16,520.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,520.18/130.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.50

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