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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131, 180.78 and 79.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131, 180.78 and 79.26 is: 109.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131 : 180.78 = 79.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131/180.78 = 79.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131x = 180.78 × 79.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131x = 14,328.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,328.62/131
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.38

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