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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.37, 179.96 and 81.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.37, 179.96 and 81.23 is: 112.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.37 : 179.96 = 81.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.37/179.96 = 81.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.37x = 179.96 × 81.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.37x = 14,617.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,617.74/130.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.13

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