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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.63, 178.67 and 90.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.63, 178.67 and 90.34 is: 124.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.63 : 178.67 = 90.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.63/178.67 = 90.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.63x = 178.67 × 90.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.63x = 16,141.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,141.05/129.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.52

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