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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.04, 177.84 and 92.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.04, 177.84 and 92.20 is: 127.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.04 : 177.84 = 92.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.04/177.84 = 92.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.04x = 177.84 × 92.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.04x = 16,396.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,396.85/129.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.07

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