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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.88, 179.24 and 108.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.88, 179.24 and 108.01 is: 149.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.88 : 179.24 = 108.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.88/179.24 = 108.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.88x = 179.24 × 108.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.88x = 19,359.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,359.71/129.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.06

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