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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.59, 180.16 and 78.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.59, 180.16 and 78.10 is: 107.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.59 : 180.16 = 78.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.59/180.16 = 78.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.59x = 180.16 × 78.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.59x = 14,070.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,070.50/130.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.75

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