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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.05, 177.79 and 92.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.05, 177.79 and 92.14 is: 126.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.05 : 177.79 = 92.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.05/177.79 = 92.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.05x = 177.79 × 92.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.05x = 16,381.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,381.57/129.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.94

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