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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.83, 180.48 and 81.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.83, 180.48 and 81.63 is: 112.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.83 : 180.48 = 81.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.83/180.48 = 81.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.83x = 180.48 × 81.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.83x = 14,732.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,732.58/130.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.61

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