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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.72, 179.07 and 92.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.72, 179.07 and 92.97 is: 128.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.72 : 179.07 = 92.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.72/179.07 = 92.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.72x = 179.07 × 92.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.72x = 16,648.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,648.14/129.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.34

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