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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.94, 179.36 and 88.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.94, 179.36 and 88.63 is: 122.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.94 : 179.36 = 88.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.94/179.36 = 88.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.94x = 179.36 × 88.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.94x = 15,896.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,896.68/129.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.34

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