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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.43, 179.96 and 80.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.43, 179.96 and 80.67 is: 111.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.43 : 179.96 = 80.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.43/179.96 = 80.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.43x = 179.96 × 80.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.43x = 14,517.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,517.37/130.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.30

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