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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.72, 179.04 and 91.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.72, 179.04 and 91.86 is: 126.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.72 : 179.04 = 91.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.72/179.04 = 91.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.72x = 179.04 × 91.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.72x = 16,446.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,446.61/129.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.79

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