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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.49, 179.97 and 81.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.49, 179.97 and 81.33 is: 112.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.49 : 179.97 = 81.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.49/179.97 = 81.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.49x = 179.97 × 81.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.49x = 14,636.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,636.94/130.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.17

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