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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.03, 180.82 and 78.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.03, 180.82 and 78.61 is: 108.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.03 : 180.82 = 78.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.03/180.82 = 78.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.03x = 180.82 × 78.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.03x = 14,214.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,214.91/131.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.49

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