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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.28, 179.75 and 77.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.28, 179.75 and 77.80 is: 107.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.28 : 179.75 = 77.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.28/179.75 = 77.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.28x = 179.75 × 77.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.28x = 13,983.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,983.26/130.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.33

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