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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.10, 179.46 and 80.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.10, 179.46 and 80.94 is: 111.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.10 : 179.46 = 80.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.10/179.46 = 80.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.10x = 179.46 × 80.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.10x = 14,525.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,525.49/130.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.65

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