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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.79, 180.49 and 71.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.79, 180.49 and 71.78 is: 99.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.79 : 180.49 = 71.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.79/180.49 = 71.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.79x = 180.49 × 71.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.79x = 12,955.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,955.64/130.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.06

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