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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.76, 179.02 and 93.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.76, 179.02 and 93.01 is: 128.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.76 : 179.02 = 93.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.76/179.02 = 93.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.76x = 179.02 × 93.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.76x = 16,650.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,650.65/129.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.32

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