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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.94, 180.69 and 78.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.94, 180.69 and 78.47 is: 108.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.94 : 180.69 = 78.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.94/180.69 = 78.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.94x = 180.69 × 78.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.94x = 14,177.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,177.84/130.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.28

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