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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.91, 180.68 and 86.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.91, 180.68 and 86.63 is: 119.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.91 : 180.68 = 86.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.91/180.68 = 86.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.91x = 180.68 × 86.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.91x = 15,650.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,650.97/130.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.56

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