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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.92, 179.55 and 90.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.92, 179.55 and 90.73 is: 125.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.92 : 179.55 = 90.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.92/179.55 = 90.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.92x = 179.55 × 90.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.92x = 16,290.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,290.80/129.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.40

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