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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.49, 180.07 and 78.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.49, 180.07 and 78.74 is: 108.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.49 : 180.07 = 78.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.49/180.07 = 78.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.49x = 180.07 × 78.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.49x = 14,177.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,177.81/130.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.65

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