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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.76, 179.07 and 74.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.76, 179.07 and 74.50 is: 102.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.76 : 179.07 = 74.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.76/179.07 = 74.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.76x = 179.07 × 74.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.76x = 13,340.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,340.72/129.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.81

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