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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.88, 179.13 and 80.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.88, 179.13 and 80.71 is: 111.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.88 : 179.13 = 80.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.88/179.13 = 80.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.88x = 179.13 × 80.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.88x = 14,456.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,456.69/129.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.31

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