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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.63, 180.22 and 81.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.63, 180.22 and 81.49 is: 112.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.63 : 180.22 = 81.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.63/180.22 = 81.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.63x = 180.22 × 81.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.63x = 14,686.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,686.13/130.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.43

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