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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.78, 179.03 and 79.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.78, 179.03 and 79.97 is: 110.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.78 : 179.03 = 79.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.78/179.03 = 79.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.78x = 179.03 × 79.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.78x = 14,315.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,315.73/129.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.31

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