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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.20, 179.62 and 81.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.20, 179.62 and 81.10 is: 111.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.20 : 179.62 = 81.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.20/179.62 = 81.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.20x = 179.62 × 81.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.20x = 14,567.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,567.18/130.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.88

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