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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129, 178.02 and 73.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129, 178.02 and 73.76 is: 101.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129 : 178.02 = 73.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129/178.02 = 73.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129x = 178.02 × 73.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129x = 13,129.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,129.87/129
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.78

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