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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.64, 180.22 and 78.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.64, 180.22 and 78.88 is: 108.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.64 : 180.22 = 78.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.64/180.22 = 78.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.64x = 180.22 × 78.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.64x = 14,215.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,215.75/130.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.82

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