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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.94, 179.21 and 88.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.94, 179.21 and 88.56 is: 122.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.94 : 179.21 = 88.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.94/179.21 = 88.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.94x = 179.21 × 88.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.94x = 15,871.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,871.06/129.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.14

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