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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.63, 180.24 and 91.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.63, 180.24 and 91.24 is: 125.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.63 : 180.24 = 91.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.63/180.24 = 91.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.63x = 180.24 × 91.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.63x = 16,445.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,445.10/130.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.89

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