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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.79, 180.48 and 91.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.79, 180.48 and 91.97 is: 126.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.79 : 180.48 = 91.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.79/180.48 = 91.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.79x = 180.48 × 91.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.79x = 16,597.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,597.84/130.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.91

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