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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.88, 180.62 and 79.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.88, 180.62 and 79.13 is: 109.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.88 : 180.62 = 79.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.88/180.62 = 79.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.88x = 180.62 × 79.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.88x = 14,291.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,291.16/130.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.20

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