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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.38, 179.88 and 81.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.38, 179.88 and 81.27 is: 112.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.38 : 179.88 = 81.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.38/179.88 = 81.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.38x = 179.88 × 81.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.38x = 14,618.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,618.85/130.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.12

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