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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.99, 180.72 and 78.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.99, 180.72 and 78.55 is: 108.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.99 : 180.72 = 78.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.99/180.72 = 78.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.99x = 180.72 × 78.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.99x = 14,194.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,194.65/130.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.36

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