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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.12, 179.66 and 81.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.12, 179.66 and 81.02 is: 111.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.12 : 179.66 = 81.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.12/179.66 = 81.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.12x = 179.66 × 81.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.12x = 14,556.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,556.05/130.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.87

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