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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.11, 179.50 and 81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.11, 179.50 and 81 is: 111.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.11 : 179.50 = 81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.11/179.50 = 81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.11x = 179.50 × 81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.11x = 14,539.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,539.50/130.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.75

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