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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.03, 178.04 and 73.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.03, 178.04 and 73.76 is: 101.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.03 : 178.04 = 73.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.03/178.04 = 73.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.03x = 178.04 × 73.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.03x = 13,132.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,132.23/129.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.78

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