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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.73, 180.45 and 81.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.73, 180.45 and 81.64 is: 112.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.73 : 180.45 = 81.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.73/180.45 = 81.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.73x = 180.45 × 81.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.73x = 14,731.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,731.49/130.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.68

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