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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.39, 179.94 and 75.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.39, 179.94 and 75.13 is: 103.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.39 : 179.94 = 75.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.39/179.94 = 75.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.39x = 179.94 × 75.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.39x = 13,519.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,519.74/130.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.68

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