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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129, 177.91 and 92.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129, 177.91 and 92.08 is: 126.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129 : 177.91 = 92.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129/177.91 = 92.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129x = 177.91 × 92.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129x = 16,381.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,381.28/129
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.99

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