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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.95, 180.74 and 81.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.95, 180.74 and 81.83 is: 112.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.95 : 180.74 = 81.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.95/180.74 = 81.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.95x = 180.74 × 81.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.95x = 14,790.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,790.61/130.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.95

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