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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.78, 179.04 and 91.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.78, 179.04 and 91.02 is: 125.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.78 : 179.04 = 91.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.78/179.04 = 91.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.78x = 179.04 × 91.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.78x = 16,296.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,296.22/129.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.57

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