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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.71, 180.26 and 81.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.71, 180.26 and 81.59 is: 112.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.71 : 180.26 = 81.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.71/180.26 = 81.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.71x = 180.26 × 81.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.71x = 14,706.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,706.55/130.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.52

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