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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.33, 179.83 and 74.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.33, 179.83 and 74.31 is: 102.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.33 : 179.83 = 74.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.33/179.83 = 74.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.33x = 179.83 × 74.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.33x = 13,363.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,363.17/130.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.53

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