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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.96, 180.74 and 91.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.96, 180.74 and 91.58 is: 126.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.96 : 180.74 = 91.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.96/180.74 = 91.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.96x = 180.74 × 91.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.96x = 16,552.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,552.17/130.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.39

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