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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.07, 179.51 and 74.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.07, 179.51 and 74.81 is: 103.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.07 : 179.51 = 74.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.07/179.51 = 74.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.07x = 179.51 × 74.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.07x = 13,429.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,429.14/130.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.25

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