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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.01, 179.40 and 74.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.01, 179.40 and 74.00 is: 102.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.01 : 179.40 = 74.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.01/179.40 = 74.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.01x = 179.40 × 74.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.01x = 13,274.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,274.70/130.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.11

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