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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129, 178.01 and 73.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129, 178.01 and 73.74 is: 101.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129 : 178.01 = 73.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129/178.01 = 73.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129x = 178.01 × 73.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129x = 13,126.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,126.46/129
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.76

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