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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.61, 180.25 and 80.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.61, 180.25 and 80.82 is: 111.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.61 : 180.25 = 80.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.61/180.25 = 80.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.61x = 180.25 × 80.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.61x = 14,567.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,567.81/130.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.54

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