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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.45, 180.08 and 81.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.45, 180.08 and 81.35 is: 112.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.45 : 180.08 = 81.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.45/180.08 = 81.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.45x = 180.08 × 81.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.45x = 14,650.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,650.65/130.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.31

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