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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.03, 180.79 and 78.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.03, 180.79 and 78.56 is: 108.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.03 : 180.79 = 78.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.03/180.79 = 78.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.03x = 180.79 × 78.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.03x = 14,201.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,201.76/131.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.39

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