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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.92, 180.60 and 92.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.92, 180.60 and 92.16 is: 127.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.92 : 180.60 = 92.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.92/180.60 = 92.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.92x = 180.60 × 92.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.92x = 16,644.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,644.10/130.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.13

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