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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.66, 178.93 and 85.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.66, 178.93 and 85.98 is: 118.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.66 : 178.93 = 85.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.66/178.93 = 85.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.66x = 178.93 × 85.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.66x = 15,384.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,384.70/129.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.66

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