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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.06, 177.76 and 99.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.06, 177.76 and 99.90 is: 137.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.06 : 177.76 = 99.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.06/177.76 = 99.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.06x = 177.76 × 99.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.06x = 17,758.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,758.22/129.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.60

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