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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.20, 179.64 and 81.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.20, 179.64 and 81.15 is: 111.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.20 : 179.64 = 81.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.20/179.64 = 81.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.20x = 179.64 × 81.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.20x = 14,577.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,577.79/130.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.96

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