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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.91, 180.70 and 94.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.91, 180.70 and 94.09 is: 129.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.91 : 180.70 = 94.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.91/180.70 = 94.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.91x = 180.70 × 94.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.91x = 17,002.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,002.06/130.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.88

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