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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.41, 179.93 and 75.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.41, 179.93 and 75.16 is: 103.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.41 : 179.93 = 75.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.41/179.93 = 75.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.41x = 179.93 × 75.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.41x = 13,523.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,523.54/130.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.70

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