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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.27, 179.74 and 74.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.27, 179.74 and 74.99 is: 103.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.27 : 179.74 = 74.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.27/179.74 = 74.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.27x = 179.74 × 74.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.27x = 13,478.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,478.70/130.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.47

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