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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.25, 179.62 and 81.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.25, 179.62 and 81.11 is: 111.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.25 : 179.62 = 81.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.25/179.62 = 81.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.25x = 179.62 × 81.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.25x = 14,569.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,569.22/130.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.85

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