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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.87, 179.45 and 92.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.87, 179.45 and 92.97 is: 128.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.87 : 179.45 = 92.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.87/179.45 = 92.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.87x = 179.45 × 92.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.87x = 16,683.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,683.47/129.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.46

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