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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.70, 180.33 and 78.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.70, 180.33 and 78.95 is: 108.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.70 : 180.33 = 78.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.70/180.33 = 78.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.70x = 180.33 × 78.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.70x = 14,236.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,236.15/130.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.93

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