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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.60, 180.24 and 91.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.60, 180.24 and 91.88 is: 126.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.60 : 180.24 = 91.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.60/180.24 = 91.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.60x = 180.24 × 91.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.60x = 16,560.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,560.45/130.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.80

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