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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.90, 179.04 and 94.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.90, 179.04 and 94.92 is: 130.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.90 : 179.04 = 94.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.90/179.04 = 94.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.90x = 179.04 × 94.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.90x = 16,994.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,994.48/129.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.83

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