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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.17, 179.60 and 81.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.17, 179.60 and 81.03 is: 111.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.17 : 179.60 = 81.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.17/179.60 = 81.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.17x = 179.60 × 81.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.17x = 14,552.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,552.99/130.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.80

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