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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.34, 179.89 and 75.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.34, 179.89 and 75.06 is: 103.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.34 : 179.89 = 75.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.34/179.89 = 75.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.34x = 179.89 × 75.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.34x = 13,502.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,502.36/130.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.59

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