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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.85, 179.20 and 74.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.85, 179.20 and 74.58 is: 102.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.85 : 179.20 = 74.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.85/179.20 = 74.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.85x = 179.20 × 74.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.85x = 13,364.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,364.74/129.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.92

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