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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.72, 178.86 and 90.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.72, 178.86 and 90.41 is: 124.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.72 : 178.86 = 90.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.72/178.86 = 90.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.72x = 178.86 × 90.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.72x = 16,170.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,170.73/129.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.66

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