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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.76, 180.38 and 81.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.76, 180.38 and 81.62 is: 112.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.76 : 180.38 = 81.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.76/180.38 = 81.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.76x = 180.38 × 81.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.76x = 14,722.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,722.62/130.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.59

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