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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.94, 180.65 and 81.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.94, 180.65 and 81.74 is: 112.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.94 : 180.65 = 81.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.94/180.65 = 81.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.94x = 180.65 × 81.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.94x = 14,765.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,765.02/130.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.76

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