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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.67, 195.44 and 81.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.67, 195.44 and 81.80 is: 122.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.67 : 195.44 = 81.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.67/195.44 = 81.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.67x = 195.44 × 81.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.67x = 15,985.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,985.61/130.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.34

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