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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.81, 180.47 and 78.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.81, 180.47 and 78.97 is: 108.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.81 : 180.47 = 78.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.81/180.47 = 78.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.81x = 180.47 × 78.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.81x = 14,251.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,251.32/130.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.95

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