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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.42, 179.98 and 81.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.42, 179.98 and 81.31 is: 112.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.42 : 179.98 = 81.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.42/179.98 = 81.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.42x = 179.98 × 81.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.42x = 14,634.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,634.17/130.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.21

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