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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.71, 179.03 and 86.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.71, 179.03 and 86.01 is: 118.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.71 : 179.03 = 86.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.71/179.03 = 86.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.71x = 179.03 × 86.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.71x = 15,398.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,398.37/129.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.71

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