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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.67, 180.28 and 80.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.67, 180.28 and 80.18 is: 110.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.67 : 180.28 = 80.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.67/180.28 = 80.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.67x = 180.28 × 80.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.67x = 14,454.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,454.85/130.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.62

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