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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.66, 180.26 and 80.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.66, 180.26 and 80.86 is: 111.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.66 : 180.26 = 80.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.66/180.26 = 80.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.66x = 180.26 × 80.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.66x = 14,575.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,575.82/130.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.56

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