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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.06, 177.90 and 92.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.06, 177.90 and 92.17 is: 127.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.06 : 177.90 = 92.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.06/177.90 = 92.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.06x = 177.90 × 92.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.06x = 16,396.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,396.92/129.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.05

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