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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.90, 182.10 and 129.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.90, 182.10 and 129.90 is: 182.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.90 : 182.10 = 129.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.90/182.10 = 129.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.90x = 182.10 × 129.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.90x = 23,654.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,654.79/129.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.10

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