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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.02, 177.99 and 95.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.02, 177.99 and 95.90 is: 132.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.02 : 177.99 = 95.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.02/177.99 = 95.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.02x = 177.99 × 95.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.02x = 17,069.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,069.24/129.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.30

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