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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.08, 179.56 and 74.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.08, 179.56 and 74.87 is: 103.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.08 : 179.56 = 74.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.08/179.56 = 74.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.08x = 179.56 × 74.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.08x = 13,442.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,442.57/130.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.34

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