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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.13, 179.60 and 74.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.13, 179.60 and 74.90 is: 103.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.13 : 179.60 = 74.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.13/179.60 = 74.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.13x = 179.60 × 74.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.13x = 13,451.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,451.44/130.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.37

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