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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.68, 180.10 and 91.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.68, 180.10 and 91.21 is: 125.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.68 : 180.10 = 91.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.68/180.10 = 91.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.68x = 180.10 × 91.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.68x = 16,425.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,425.56/130.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.69

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