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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.25, 179.72 and 74.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.25, 179.72 and 74.22 is: 102.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.25 : 179.72 = 74.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.25/179.72 = 74.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.25x = 179.72 × 74.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.25x = 13,338.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,338.82/130.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.41

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