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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130, 179.40 and 71.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130, 179.40 and 71.78 is: 99.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130 : 179.40 = 71.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130/179.40 = 71.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130x = 179.40 × 71.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130x = 12,877.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,877.33/130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.06

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