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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.92, 179.13 and 93.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.92, 179.13 and 93.06 is: 128.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.92 : 179.13 = 93.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.92/179.13 = 93.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.92x = 179.13 × 93.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.92x = 16,669.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,669.84/129.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.31

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