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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.84, 179.34 and 102.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.84, 179.34 and 102.30 is: 141.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.84 : 179.34 = 102.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.84/179.34 = 102.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.84x = 179.34 × 102.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.84x = 18,346.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,346.48/129.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.30

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