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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.66, 178.95 and 90.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.66, 178.95 and 90.90 is: 125.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.66 : 178.95 = 90.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.66/178.95 = 90.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.66x = 178.95 × 90.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.66x = 16,266.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,266.56/129.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.46

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