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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.88, 179.07 and 94.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.88, 179.07 and 94.88 is: 130.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.88 : 179.07 = 94.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.88/179.07 = 94.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.88x = 179.07 × 94.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.88x = 16,990.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,990.16/129.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.81

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