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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.22, 179.65 and 74.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.22, 179.65 and 74.94 is: 103.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.22 : 179.65 = 74.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.22/179.65 = 74.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.22x = 179.65 × 74.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.22x = 13,463.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,463.40/130.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.39

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