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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.67, 180.26 and 89.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.67, 180.26 and 89.15 is: 122.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.67 : 180.26 = 89.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.67/180.26 = 89.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.67x = 180.26 × 89.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.67x = 16,070.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,070.18/130.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.99

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