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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.22, 179.76 and 81.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.22, 179.76 and 81.17 is: 112.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.22 : 179.76 = 81.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.22/179.76 = 81.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.22x = 179.76 × 81.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.22x = 14,591.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,591.12/130.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.05

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