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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.20, 179.55 and 78.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.20, 179.55 and 78.42 is: 108.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.20 : 179.55 = 78.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.20/179.55 = 78.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.20x = 179.55 × 78.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.20x = 14,080.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,080.31/130.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.14

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