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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.98, 180.76 and 79.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.98, 180.76 and 79.23 is: 109.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.98 : 180.76 = 79.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.98/180.76 = 79.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.98x = 180.76 × 79.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.98x = 14,321.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,321.61/130.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.34

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