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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.92, 179 and 129.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.92, 179 and 129.92 is: 179

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.92 : 179 = 129.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.92/179 = 129.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.92x = 179 × 129.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.92x = 23,255.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,255.68/129.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179

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