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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.02, 178.08 and 94.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.02, 178.08 and 94.10 is: 129.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.02 : 178.08 = 94.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.02/178.08 = 94.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.02x = 178.08 × 94.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.02x = 16,757.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,757.33/129.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.88

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