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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.88, 180.60 and 92.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.88, 180.60 and 92.08 is: 127.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.88 : 180.60 = 92.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.88/180.60 = 92.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.88x = 180.60 × 92.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.88x = 16,629.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,629.65/130.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.06

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