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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.95, 180.56 and 89.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.95, 180.56 and 89.53 is: 123.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.95 : 180.56 = 89.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.95/180.56 = 89.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.95x = 180.56 × 89.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.95x = 16,165.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,165.82/130.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.45

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