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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.92, 180.69 and 81.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.92, 180.69 and 81.76 is: 112.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.92 : 180.69 = 81.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.92/180.69 = 81.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.92x = 180.69 × 81.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.92x = 14,773.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,773.21/130.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.84

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