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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.01, 193.17 and 87.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.01, 193.17 and 87.79 is: 131.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.01 : 193.17 = 87.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.01/193.17 = 87.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.01x = 193.17 × 87.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.01x = 16,958.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,958.39/129.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.45

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