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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.03, 180.79 and 78.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.03, 180.79 and 78.59 is: 108.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.03 : 180.79 = 78.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.03/180.79 = 78.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.03x = 180.79 × 78.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.03x = 14,208.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,208.29/131.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.44

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