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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.98, 180.57 and 91.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.98, 180.57 and 91.10 is: 125.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.98 : 180.57 = 91.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.98/180.57 = 91.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.98x = 180.57 × 91.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.98x = 16,449.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,449.93/130.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.59

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