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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.91, 179.39 and 86.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.91, 179.39 and 86.27 is: 119.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.91 : 179.39 = 86.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.91/179.39 = 86.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.91x = 179.39 × 86.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.91x = 15,475.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,475.98/129.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.13

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