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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.47, 180.01 and 81.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.47, 180.01 and 81.33 is: 112.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.47 : 180.01 = 81.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.47/180.01 = 81.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.47x = 180.01 × 81.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.47x = 14,639.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,639.18/130.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.21

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