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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.45, 179.96 and 81.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.45, 179.96 and 81.34 is: 112.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.45 : 179.96 = 81.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.45/179.96 = 81.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.45x = 179.96 × 81.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.45x = 14,637.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,637.54/130.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.21

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