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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.69, 180.37 and 78.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.69, 180.37 and 78.26 is: 108.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.69 : 180.37 = 78.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.69/180.37 = 78.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.69x = 180.37 × 78.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.69x = 14,116.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,116.64/130.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.02

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