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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.81, 179.40 and 95.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.81, 179.40 and 95.04 is: 131.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.81 : 179.40 = 95.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.81/179.40 = 95.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.81x = 179.40 × 95.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.81x = 17,050.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,050.18/129.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.35

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