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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.72, 179.03 and 74.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.72, 179.03 and 74.47 is: 102.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.72 : 179.03 = 74.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.72/179.03 = 74.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.72x = 179.03 × 74.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.72x = 13,332.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,332.36/129.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.78

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