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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.18, 179.62 and 74.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.18, 179.62 and 74.90 is: 103.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.18 : 179.62 = 74.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.18/179.62 = 74.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.18x = 179.62 × 74.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.18x = 13,454.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,454.22/130.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.35

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