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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.21, 179.65 and 74.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.21, 179.65 and 74.93 is: 103.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.21 : 179.65 = 74.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.21/179.65 = 74.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.21x = 179.65 × 74.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.21x = 13,460.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,460.37/130.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.38

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