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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.75, 179.21 and 86.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.75, 179.21 and 86.01 is: 118.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.75 : 179.21 = 86.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.75/179.21 = 86.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.75x = 179.21 × 86.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.75x = 15,413.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,413.58/129.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.79

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