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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.91, 178.80 and 93.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.91, 178.80 and 93.01 is: 128.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.91 : 178.80 = 93.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.91/178.80 = 93.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.91x = 178.80 × 93.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.91x = 16,630.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,630.19/129.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.01

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