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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.24, 179.75 and 81.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.24, 179.75 and 81.14 is: 111.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.24 : 179.75 = 81.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.24/179.75 = 81.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.24x = 179.75 × 81.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.24x = 14,584.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,584.51/130.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.99

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