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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.84, 179.20 and 85.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.84, 179.20 and 85.58 is: 118.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.84 : 179.20 = 85.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.84/179.20 = 85.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.84x = 179.20 × 85.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.84x = 15,335.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,335.68/129.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.11

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