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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.84, 180.50 and 81.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.84, 180.50 and 81.70 is: 112.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.84 : 180.50 = 81.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.84/180.50 = 81.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.84x = 180.50 × 81.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.84x = 14,745.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,745.99/130.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.70

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