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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.91, 179.29 and 128.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.91, 179.29 and 128.19 is: 176.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.91 : 179.29 = 128.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.91/179.29 = 128.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.91x = 179.29 × 128.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.91x = 22,983.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,983.19/129.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.92

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