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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.83, 180.56 and 91.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.83, 180.56 and 91.46 is: 126.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.83 : 180.56 = 91.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.83/180.56 = 91.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.83x = 180.56 × 91.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.83x = 16,514.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,514.70/130.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.23

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