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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.09, 179.52 and 80.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.09, 179.52 and 80.33 is: 110.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.09 : 179.52 = 80.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.09/179.52 = 80.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.09x = 179.52 × 80.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.09x = 14,419.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,419.64/130.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.84

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