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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.90, 179.33 and 85.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.90, 179.33 and 85.67 is: 118.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.90 : 179.33 = 85.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.90/179.33 = 85.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.90x = 179.33 × 85.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.90x = 15,363.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,363.20/129.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.27

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