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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.23, 179.73 and 80.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.23, 179.73 and 80.45 is: 111.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.23 : 179.73 = 80.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.23/179.73 = 80.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.23x = 179.73 × 80.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.23x = 14,459.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,459.73/130.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.03

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