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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.19, 178.36 and 89.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.19, 178.36 and 89.83 is: 124.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.19 : 178.36 = 89.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.19/178.36 = 89.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.19x = 178.36 × 89.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.19x = 16,022.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,022.08/129.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.02

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