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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.07, 178.32 and 89.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.07, 178.32 and 89.67 is: 123.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.07 : 178.32 = 89.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.07/178.32 = 89.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.07x = 178.32 × 89.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.07x = 15,989.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,989.95/129.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.89

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