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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.84, 180.62 and 81.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.84, 180.62 and 81.75 is: 112.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.84 : 180.62 = 81.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.84/180.62 = 81.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.84x = 180.62 × 81.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.84x = 14,765.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,765.69/130.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.85

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