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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.14, 179.57 and 81.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.14, 179.57 and 81.01 is: 111.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.14 : 179.57 = 81.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.14/179.57 = 81.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.14x = 179.57 × 81.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.14x = 14,546.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,546.97/130.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.78

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