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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.02, 177.98 and 85.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.02, 177.98 and 85.34 is: 117.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.02 : 177.98 = 85.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.02/177.98 = 85.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.02x = 177.98 × 85.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.02x = 15,188.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,188.81/129.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.72

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