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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.25, 179.69 and 74.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.25, 179.69 and 74.96 is: 103.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.25 : 179.69 = 74.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.25/179.69 = 74.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.25x = 179.69 × 74.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.25x = 13,468.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,468.29/130.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.41

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