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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.35, 179.86 and 75.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.35, 179.86 and 75.11 is: 103.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.35 : 179.86 = 75.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.35/179.86 = 75.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.35x = 179.86 × 75.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.35x = 13,508.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,508.01/130.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.63

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