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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129, 178.07 and 90.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129, 178.07 and 90.30 is: 124.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129 : 178.07 = 90.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129/178.07 = 90.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129x = 178.07 × 90.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129x = 16,079.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,079.27/129
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.65

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