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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.53, 180.06 and 81.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.53, 180.06 and 81.40 is: 112.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.53 : 180.06 = 81.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.53/180.06 = 81.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.53x = 180.06 × 81.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.53x = 14,656.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,656.43/130.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.28

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