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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.48, 179.96 and 78.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.48, 179.96 and 78.68 is: 108.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.48 : 179.96 = 78.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.48/179.96 = 78.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.48x = 179.96 × 78.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.48x = 14,159.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,159.25/130.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.52

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