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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.03, 178.06 and 73.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.03, 178.06 and 73.77 is: 101.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.03 : 178.06 = 73.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.03/178.06 = 73.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.03x = 178.06 × 73.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.03x = 13,135.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,135.49/129.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.80

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