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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.70, 180.19 and 81.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.70, 180.19 and 81.49 is: 112.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.70 : 180.19 = 81.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.70/180.19 = 81.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.70x = 180.19 × 81.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.70x = 14,682.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,682.78/130.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.34

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