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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.01, 179.45 and 74.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.01, 179.45 and 74.78 is: 103.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.01 : 179.45 = 74.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.01/179.45 = 74.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.01x = 179.45 × 74.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.01x = 13,419.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,419.49/130.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.22

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