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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.68, 180.33 and 81.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.68, 180.33 and 81.56 is: 112.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.68 : 180.33 = 81.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.68/180.33 = 81.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.68x = 180.33 × 81.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.68x = 14,707.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,707.86/130.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.55

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