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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.64, 180.15 and 81.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.64, 180.15 and 81.50 is: 112.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.64 : 180.15 = 81.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.64/180.15 = 81.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.64x = 180.15 × 81.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.64x = 14,681.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,681.32/130.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.38

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