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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.66, 180.36 and 89.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.66, 180.36 and 89.23 is: 123.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.66 : 180.36 = 89.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.66/180.36 = 89.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.66x = 180.36 × 89.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.66x = 16,093.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,093.52/130.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.17

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