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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.32, 179.84 and 80.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.32, 179.84 and 80.54 is: 111.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.32 : 179.84 = 80.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.32/179.84 = 80.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.32x = 179.84 × 80.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.32x = 14,484.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,484.31/130.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.14

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