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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.38, 179.94 and 78.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.38, 179.94 and 78.63 is: 108.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.38 : 179.94 = 78.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.38/179.94 = 78.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.38x = 179.94 × 78.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.38x = 14,148.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,148.68/130.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.52

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