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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.65, 180.12 and 89.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.65, 180.12 and 89.13 is: 122.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.65 : 180.12 = 89.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.65/180.12 = 89.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.65x = 180.12 × 89.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.65x = 16,054.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,054.10/130.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.88

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