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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.09, 180.87 and 78.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.09, 180.87 and 78.64 is: 108.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.09 : 180.87 = 78.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.09/180.87 = 78.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.09x = 180.87 × 78.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.09x = 14,223.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,223.56/131.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.50

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