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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.72, 180.36 and 80.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.72, 180.36 and 80.90 is: 111.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.72 : 180.36 = 80.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.72/180.36 = 80.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.72x = 180.36 × 80.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.72x = 14,591.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,591.12/130.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.62

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