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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.09, 179.06 and 116.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.09, 179.06 and 116.94 is: 162.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.09 : 179.06 = 116.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.09/179.06 = 116.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.09x = 179.06 × 116.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.09x = 20,938.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,938.69/129.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.20

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