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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.93, 179.38 and 85.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.93, 179.38 and 85.74 is: 118.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.93 : 179.38 = 85.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.93/179.38 = 85.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.93x = 179.38 × 85.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.93x = 15,380.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,380.04/129.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.37

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