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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.67, 179 and 85.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.67, 179 and 85.99 is: 118.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.67 : 179 = 85.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.67/179 = 85.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.67x = 179 × 85.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.67x = 15,392.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,392.21/129.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.70

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