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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.83, 179.18 and 80.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.83, 179.18 and 80.69 is: 111.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.83 : 179.18 = 80.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.83/179.18 = 80.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.83x = 179.18 × 80.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.83x = 14,458.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,458.03/129.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.36

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