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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.25, 179.77 and 78.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.25, 179.77 and 78.53 is: 108.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.25 : 179.77 = 78.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.25/179.77 = 78.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.25x = 179.77 × 78.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.25x = 14,117.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,117.34/130.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.39

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