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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.04, 178.03 and 73.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.04, 178.03 and 73.76 is: 101.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.04 : 178.03 = 73.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.04/178.03 = 73.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.04x = 178.03 × 73.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.04x = 13,130.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,130.69/129.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.76

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