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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.13, 178.13 and 90.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.13, 178.13 and 90.32 is: 124.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.13 : 178.13 = 90.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.13/178.13 = 90.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.13x = 178.13 × 90.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.13x = 16,088.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,088.04/129.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.59

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