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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.11, 179.55 and 73.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.11, 179.55 and 73.33 is: 101.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.11 : 179.55 = 73.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.11/179.55 = 73.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.11x = 179.55 × 73.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.11x = 13,166.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,166.40/130.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.19

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