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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.98, 179.12 and 121.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.98, 179.12 and 121.17 is: 166.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.98 : 179.12 = 121.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.98/179.12 = 121.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.98x = 179.12 × 121.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.98x = 21,703.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,703.36/129.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.98

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