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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.66, 179.10 and 93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.66, 179.10 and 93 is: 128.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.66 : 179.10 = 93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.66/179.10 = 93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.66x = 179.10 × 93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.66x = 16,656.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,656.30/129.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.46

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