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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.88, 180.51 and 81.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.88, 180.51 and 81.77 is: 112.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.88 : 180.51 = 81.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.88/180.51 = 81.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.88x = 180.51 × 81.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.88x = 14,759.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,759.40/130.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.77

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