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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.94, 179.10 and 93.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.94, 179.10 and 93.04 is: 128.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.94 : 179.10 = 93.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.94/179.10 = 93.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.94x = 179.10 × 93.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.94x = 16,663.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,663.46/129.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.24

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