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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.68, 180.22 and 81.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.68, 180.22 and 81.52 is: 112.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.68 : 180.22 = 81.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.68/180.22 = 81.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.68x = 180.22 × 81.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.68x = 14,691.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,691.53/130.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.42

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