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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.83, 179.10 and 92.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.83, 179.10 and 92.92 is: 128.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.83 : 179.10 = 92.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.83/179.10 = 92.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.83x = 179.10 × 92.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.83x = 16,642.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,642.23/129.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.19

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