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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.84, 179.16 and 73.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.84, 179.16 and 73.83 is: 101.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.84 : 179.16 = 73.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.84/179.16 = 73.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.84x = 179.16 × 73.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.84x = 13,226.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,226.67/129.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.87

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