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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.89, 179.16 and 92.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.89, 179.16 and 92.98 is: 128.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.89 : 179.16 = 92.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.89/179.16 = 92.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.89x = 179.16 × 92.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.89x = 16,658.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,658.30/129.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.25

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