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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.76, 180.45 and 81.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.76, 180.45 and 81.63 is: 112.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.76 : 180.45 = 81.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.76/180.45 = 81.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.76x = 180.45 × 81.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.76x = 14,730.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,730.13/130.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.65

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