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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.79, 179.12 and 90.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.79, 179.12 and 90.50 is: 124.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.79 : 179.12 = 90.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.79/179.12 = 90.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.79x = 179.12 × 90.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.79x = 16,209.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,209.91/129.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.90

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