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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.16, 179.57 and 77.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.16, 179.57 and 77.69 is: 107.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.16 : 179.57 = 77.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.16/179.57 = 77.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.16x = 179.57 × 77.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.16x = 13,950.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,950.63/130.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.18

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