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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.03, 179.38 and 77.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.03, 179.38 and 77.53 is: 106.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.03 : 179.38 = 77.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.03/179.38 = 77.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.03x = 179.38 × 77.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.03x = 13,907.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,907.33/130.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.95

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