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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.14, 179.54 and 77.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.14, 179.54 and 77.68 is: 107.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.14 : 179.54 = 77.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.14/179.54 = 77.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.14x = 179.54 × 77.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.14x = 13,946.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,946.67/130.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.17

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