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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.06, 179.57 and 80.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.06, 179.57 and 80.96 is: 111.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.06 : 179.57 = 80.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.06/179.57 = 80.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.06x = 179.57 × 80.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.06x = 14,538.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,538.03/130.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.78

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