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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.72, 180.37 and 78.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.72, 180.37 and 78.28 is: 108.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.72 : 180.37 = 78.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.72/180.37 = 78.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.72x = 180.37 × 78.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.72x = 14,119.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,119.36/130.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.01

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