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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.91, 179.32 and 93.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.91, 179.32 and 93.09 is: 128.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.91 : 179.32 = 93.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.91/179.32 = 93.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.91x = 179.32 × 93.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.91x = 16,692.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,692.90/129.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.50

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