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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.71, 180.45 and 91.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.71, 180.45 and 91.43 is: 126.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.71 : 180.45 = 91.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.71/180.45 = 91.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.71x = 180.45 × 91.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.71x = 16,497.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,497.64/130.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.22

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