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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.96, 180.68 and 79.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.96, 180.68 and 79.21 is: 109.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.96 : 180.68 = 79.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.96/180.68 = 79.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.96x = 180.68 × 79.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.96x = 14,311.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,311.66/130.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.28

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