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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.92, 179.48 and 120.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.92, 179.48 and 120.80 is: 166.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.92 : 179.48 = 120.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.92/179.48 = 120.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.92x = 179.48 × 120.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.92x = 21,681.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,681.93/129.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.89

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