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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.13, 179.54 and 77.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.13, 179.54 and 77.63 is: 107.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.13 : 179.54 = 77.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.13/179.54 = 77.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.13x = 179.54 × 77.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.13x = 13,936.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,936.40/130.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.10

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