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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.26, 179.72 and 74.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.26, 179.72 and 74.97 is: 103.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.26 : 179.72 = 74.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.26/179.72 = 74.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.26x = 179.72 × 74.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.26x = 13,473.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,473.23/130.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.43

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