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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129, 178.08 and 94.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129, 178.08 and 94.56 is: 130.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129 : 178.08 = 94.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129/178.08 = 94.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129x = 178.08 × 94.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129x = 16,839.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,839.24/129
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.54

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