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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.60, 180.26 and 91.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.60, 180.26 and 91.25 is: 125.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.60 : 180.26 = 91.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.60/180.26 = 91.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.60x = 180.26 × 91.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.60x = 16,447.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,447.82/130.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.94

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