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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.18, 179.57 and 78.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.18, 179.57 and 78.42 is: 108.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.18 : 179.57 = 78.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.18/179.57 = 78.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.18x = 179.57 × 78.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.18x = 14,081.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,081.88/130.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.17

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