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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.19, 179.70 and 81.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.19, 179.70 and 81.14 is: 112.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.19 : 179.70 = 81.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.19/179.70 = 81.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.19x = 179.70 × 81.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.19x = 14,580.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,580.86/130.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.00

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