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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.73, 180.35 and 78.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.73, 180.35 and 78.28 is: 107.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.73 : 180.35 = 78.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.73/180.35 = 78.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.73x = 180.35 × 78.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.73x = 14,117.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,117.54/130.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.99

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