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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.35, 179.91 and 80.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.35, 179.91 and 80.59 is: 111.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.35 : 179.91 = 80.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.35/179.91 = 80.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.35x = 179.91 × 80.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.35x = 14,497.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,497.64/130.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.22

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