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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.98, 180.90 and 94.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.98, 180.90 and 94.26 is: 130.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.98 : 180.90 = 94.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.98/180.90 = 94.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.98x = 180.90 × 94.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.98x = 17,051.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,051.63/130.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.19

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