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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.39, 180.02 and 81.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.39, 180.02 and 81.34 is: 112.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.39 : 180.02 = 81.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.39/180.02 = 81.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.39x = 180.02 × 81.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.39x = 14,642.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,642.58/130.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.30

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