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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.92, 180.67 and 78.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.92, 180.67 and 78.49 is: 108.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.92 : 180.67 = 78.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.92/180.67 = 78.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.92x = 180.67 × 78.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.92x = 14,180.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,180.97/130.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.32

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