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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.99, 179.54 and 129.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.99, 179.54 and 129.09 is: 178.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.99 : 179.54 = 129.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.99/179.54 = 129.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.99x = 179.54 × 129.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.99x = 23,176.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,176.82/129.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.30

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