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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130, 179.38 and 74.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130, 179.38 and 74.74 is: 103.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130 : 179.38 = 74.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130/179.38 = 74.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130x = 179.38 × 74.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130x = 13,406.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,406.86/130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.13

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