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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.57, 180.12 and 81.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.57, 180.12 and 81.48 is: 112.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.57 : 180.12 = 81.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.57/180.12 = 81.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.57x = 180.12 × 81.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.57x = 14,676.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,676.65/130.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.40

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