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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.58, 180 and 81.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.58, 180 and 81.44 is: 112.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.58 : 180 = 81.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.58/180 = 81.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.58x = 180 × 81.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.58x = 14,659.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,659.20/130.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.26

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