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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.77, 179.05 and 74.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.77, 179.05 and 74.52 is: 102.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.77 : 179.05 = 74.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.77/179.05 = 74.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.77x = 179.05 × 74.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.77x = 13,342.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,342.81/129.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.82

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