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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.36, 179.88 and 75.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.36, 179.88 and 75.11 is: 103.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.36 : 179.88 = 75.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.36/179.88 = 75.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.36x = 179.88 × 75.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.36x = 13,509.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,509.89/130.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.64

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