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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.10, 170.52 and 129.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.10, 170.52 and 129.10 is: 170.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.10 : 170.52 = 129.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.10/170.52 = 129.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.10x = 170.52 × 129.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.10x = 22,014.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,014.13/129.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.52

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