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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.84, 179.22 and 83.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.84, 179.22 and 83.22 is: 114.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.84 : 179.22 = 83.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.84/179.22 = 83.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.84x = 179.22 × 83.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.84x = 14,914.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,914.69/129.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.87

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