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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.82, 180.44 and 89.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.82, 180.44 and 89.30 is: 123.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.82 : 180.44 = 89.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.82/180.44 = 89.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.82x = 180.44 × 89.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.82x = 16,113.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,113.63/130.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.18

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