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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.96, 179.36 and 80.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.96, 179.36 and 80.80 is: 111.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.96 : 179.36 = 80.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.96/179.36 = 80.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.96x = 179.36 × 80.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.96x = 14,492.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,492.29/129.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.51

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