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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.41, 179.92 and 81.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.41, 179.92 and 81.34 is: 112.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.41 : 179.92 = 81.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.41/179.92 = 81.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.41x = 179.92 × 81.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.41x = 14,634.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,634.34/130.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.22

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