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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.98, 180.74 and 78.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.98, 180.74 and 78.54 is: 108.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.98 : 180.74 = 78.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.98/180.74 = 78.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.98x = 180.74 × 78.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.98x = 14,195.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,195.32/130.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.38

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