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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.04, 178.06 and 87.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.04, 178.06 and 87.72 is: 121.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.04 : 178.06 = 87.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.04/178.06 = 87.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.04x = 178.06 × 87.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.04x = 15,619.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,619.42/129.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.04

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