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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.26, 179.67 and 80.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.26, 179.67 and 80.46 is: 110.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.26 : 179.67 = 80.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.26/179.67 = 80.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.26x = 179.67 × 80.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.26x = 14,456.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,456.25/130.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.98

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