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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.34, 179.82 and 78.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.34, 179.82 and 78.59 is: 108.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.34 : 179.82 = 78.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.34/179.82 = 78.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.34x = 179.82 × 78.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.34x = 14,131.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,131.15/130.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.42

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