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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.04, 179.45 and 71.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.04, 179.45 and 71.03 is: 98.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.04 : 179.45 = 71.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.04/179.45 = 71.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.04x = 179.45 × 71.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.04x = 12,745.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,745.70/130.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.01

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