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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.98, 180.78 and 91.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.98, 180.78 and 91.64 is: 126.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.98 : 180.78 = 91.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.98/180.78 = 91.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.98x = 180.78 × 91.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.98x = 16,566.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,566.68/130.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.48

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