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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.95, 180.45 and 95.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.95, 180.45 and 95.91 is: 132.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.95 : 180.45 = 95.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.95/180.45 = 95.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.95x = 180.45 × 95.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.95x = 17,306.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,306.96/130.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.16

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