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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.75, 179.10 and 91.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.75, 179.10 and 91.05 is: 125.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.75 : 179.10 = 91.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.75/179.10 = 91.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.75x = 179.10 × 91.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.75x = 16,307.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,307.06/129.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.68

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