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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.28, 179.80 and 81.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.28, 179.80 and 81.16 is: 112.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.28 : 179.80 = 81.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.28/179.80 = 81.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.28x = 179.80 × 81.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.28x = 14,592.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,592.57/130.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.01

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