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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.85, 179.22 and 118.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.85, 179.22 and 118.92 is: 164.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.85 : 179.22 = 118.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.85/179.22 = 118.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.85x = 179.22 × 118.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.85x = 21,312.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,312.84/129.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.13

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