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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.81, 179.10 and 94.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.81, 179.10 and 94.80 is: 130.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.81 : 179.10 = 94.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.81/179.10 = 94.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.81x = 179.10 × 94.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.81x = 16,978.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,978.68/129.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.80

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