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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.52, 180.12 and 78.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.52, 180.12 and 78.76 is: 108.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.52 : 180.12 = 78.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.52/180.12 = 78.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.52x = 180.12 × 78.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.52x = 14,186.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,186.25/130.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.69

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