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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.03, 179.45 and 77.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.03, 179.45 and 77.56 is: 107.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.03 : 179.45 = 77.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.03/179.45 = 77.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.03x = 179.45 × 77.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.03x = 13,917.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,917.75/130.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.03

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