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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.76, 180.46 and 79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.76, 180.46 and 79 is: 109.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.76 : 180.46 = 79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.76/180.46 = 79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.76x = 180.46 × 79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.76x = 14,256.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,256.34/130.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.03

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