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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.03, 179.46 and 74.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.03, 179.46 and 74.77 is: 103.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.03 : 179.46 = 74.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.03/179.46 = 74.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.03x = 179.46 × 74.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.03x = 13,418.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,418.22/130.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.19

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