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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.94, 180.72 and 81.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.94, 180.72 and 81.84 is: 112.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.94 : 180.72 = 81.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.94/180.72 = 81.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.94x = 180.72 × 81.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.94x = 14,790.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,790.12/130.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.95

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