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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.44, 179.98 and 75.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.44, 179.98 and 75.17 is: 103.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.44 : 179.98 = 75.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.44/179.98 = 75.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.44x = 179.98 × 75.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.44x = 13,528.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,528.20/130.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.71

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