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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.29, 179.78 and 74.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.29, 179.78 and 74.27 is: 102.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.29 : 179.78 = 74.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.29/179.78 = 74.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.29x = 179.78 × 74.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.29x = 13,350.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,350.99/130.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.47

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