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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.97, 180.68 and 78.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.97, 180.68 and 78.50 is: 108.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.97 : 180.68 = 78.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.97/180.68 = 78.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.97x = 180.68 × 78.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.97x = 14,183.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,183.88/130.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.30

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