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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.74, 180.36 and 78.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.74, 180.36 and 78.96 is: 108.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.74 : 180.36 = 78.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.74/180.36 = 78.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.74x = 180.36 × 78.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.74x = 14,241.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,241.23/130.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.93

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