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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.76, 179.09 and 121.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.76, 179.09 and 121.95 is: 168.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.76 : 179.09 = 121.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.76/179.09 = 121.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.76x = 179.09 × 121.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.76x = 21,840.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,840.03/129.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.31

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