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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.71, 179.14 and 88.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.71, 179.14 and 88.19 is: 121.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.71 : 179.14 = 88.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.71/179.14 = 88.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.71x = 179.14 × 88.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.71x = 15,798.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,798.36/129.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.80

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