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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.89, 180.56 and 89.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.89, 180.56 and 89.45 is: 123.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.89 : 180.56 = 89.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.89/180.56 = 89.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.89x = 180.56 × 89.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.89x = 16,150.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,150.41/130.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.39

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