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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.38, 179.94 and 81.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.38, 179.94 and 81.30 is: 112.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.38 : 179.94 = 81.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.38/179.94 = 81.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.38x = 179.94 × 81.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.38x = 14,630.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,630.10/130.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.21

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