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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.19, 179.61 and 74.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.19, 179.61 and 74.91 is: 103.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.19 : 179.61 = 74.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.19/179.61 = 74.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.19x = 179.61 × 74.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.19x = 13,454.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,454.59/130.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.35

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