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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.04, 179.42 and 74.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.04, 179.42 and 74.76 is: 103.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.04 : 179.42 = 74.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.04/179.42 = 74.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.04x = 179.42 × 74.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.04x = 13,414.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,414.03/130.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.15

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