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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.76, 179 and 100.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.76, 179 and 100.56 is: 138.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.76 : 179 = 100.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.76/179 = 100.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.76x = 179 × 100.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.76x = 18,000.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,000.24/129.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.72

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