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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.28, 179.87 and 81.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.28, 179.87 and 81.21 is: 112.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.28 : 179.87 = 81.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.28/179.87 = 81.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.28x = 179.87 × 81.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.28x = 14,606.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,606.84/130.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.12

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