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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.81, 180.55 and 91.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.81, 180.55 and 91.66 is: 126.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.81 : 180.55 = 91.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.81/180.55 = 91.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.81x = 180.55 × 91.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.81x = 16,549.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,549.21/130.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.51

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