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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.89, 180.57 and 91.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.89, 180.57 and 91.62 is: 126.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.89 : 180.57 = 91.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.89/180.57 = 91.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.89x = 180.57 × 91.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.89x = 16,543.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,543.82/130.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.39

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