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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.88, 179.31 and 94.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.88, 179.31 and 94.97 is: 131.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.88 : 179.31 = 94.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.88/179.31 = 94.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.88x = 179.31 × 94.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.88x = 17,029.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,029.88/129.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.12

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