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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.79, 179.22 and 91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.79, 179.22 and 91 is: 125.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.79 : 179.22 = 91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.79/179.22 = 91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.79x = 179.22 × 91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.79x = 16,309.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,309.02/129.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.66

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