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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.31, 178.45 and 90.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.31, 178.45 and 90.02 is: 124.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.31 : 178.45 = 90.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.31/178.45 = 90.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.31x = 178.45 × 90.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.31x = 16,064.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,064.29/129.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.23

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