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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.44, 179.91 and 81.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.44, 179.91 and 81.30 is: 112.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.44 : 179.91 = 81.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.44/179.91 = 81.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.44x = 179.91 × 81.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.44x = 14,626.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,626.68/130.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.13

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