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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.08, 179.64 and 78.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.08, 179.64 and 78.36 is: 108.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.08 : 179.64 = 78.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.08/179.64 = 78.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.08x = 179.64 × 78.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.08x = 14,076.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,076.59/130.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.21

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