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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.17, 179.67 and 77.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.17, 179.67 and 77.73 is: 107.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.17 : 179.67 = 77.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.17/179.67 = 77.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.17x = 179.67 × 77.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.17x = 13,965.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,965.75/130.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.29

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