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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.40, 179.74 and 81.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.40, 179.74 and 81.20 is: 111.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.40 : 179.74 = 81.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.40/179.74 = 81.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.40x = 179.74 × 81.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.40x = 14,594.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,594.89/130.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.92

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