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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.70, 178.92 and 86.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.70, 178.92 and 86.06 is: 118.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.70 : 178.92 = 86.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.70/178.92 = 86.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.70x = 178.92 × 86.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.70x = 15,397.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,397.86/129.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.72

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