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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.81, 180.47 and 81.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.81, 180.47 and 81.67 is: 112.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.81 : 180.47 = 81.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.81/180.47 = 81.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.81x = 180.47 × 81.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.81x = 14,737.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,737.67/130.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.67

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