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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.75, 180.53 and 91.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.75, 180.53 and 91.87 is: 126.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.75 : 180.53 = 91.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.75/180.53 = 91.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.75x = 180.53 × 91.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.75x = 16,585.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,585.29/130.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.85

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