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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.77, 180.39 and 81.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.77, 180.39 and 81.60 is: 112.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.77 : 180.39 = 81.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.77/180.39 = 81.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.77x = 180.39 × 81.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.77x = 14,719.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,719.82/130.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.56

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