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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.19, 179.64 and 77.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.19, 179.64 and 77.74 is: 107.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.19 : 179.64 = 77.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.19/179.64 = 77.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.19x = 179.64 × 77.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.19x = 13,964.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,964.76/130.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.27

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