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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.40, 179.96 and 75.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.40, 179.96 and 75.15 is: 103.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.40 : 179.96 = 75.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.40/179.96 = 75.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.40x = 179.96 × 75.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.40x = 13,523.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,523.62/130.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.71

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