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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.40, 179.97 and 74.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.40, 179.97 and 74.40 is: 102.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.40 : 179.97 = 74.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.40/179.97 = 74.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.40x = 179.97 × 74.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.40x = 13,390.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,390.31/130.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.69

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