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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.89, 179.06 and 88.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.89, 179.06 and 88.44 is: 121.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.89 : 179.06 = 88.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.89/179.06 = 88.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.89x = 179.06 × 88.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.89x = 15,835.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,835.62/129.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.92

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