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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.97, 179.10 and 93.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.97, 179.10 and 93.03 is: 128.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.97 : 179.10 = 93.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.97/179.10 = 93.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.97x = 179.10 × 93.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.97x = 16,661.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,661.67/129.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.20

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