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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.54, 180.14 and 78.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.54, 180.14 and 78.08 is: 107.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.54 : 180.14 = 78.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.54/180.14 = 78.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.54x = 180.14 × 78.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.54x = 14,064.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,064.52/130.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.74

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