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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.17, 179.57 and 80.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.17, 179.57 and 80.36 is: 110.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.17 : 179.57 = 80.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.17/179.57 = 80.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.17x = 179.57 × 80.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.17x = 14,428.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,428.95/130.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.85

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