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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.66, 180.28 and 78.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.66, 180.28 and 78.94 is: 108.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.66 : 180.28 = 78.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.66/180.28 = 78.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.66x = 180.28 × 78.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.66x = 14,230.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,230.01/130.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.91

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