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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.86, 180.61 and 78.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.86, 180.61 and 78.44 is: 108.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.86 : 180.61 = 78.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.86/180.61 = 78.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.86x = 180.61 × 78.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.86x = 14,165.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,165.95/130.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.25

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