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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.06, 177.97 and 92.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.06, 177.97 and 92.34 is: 127.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.06 : 177.97 = 92.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.06/177.97 = 92.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.06x = 177.97 × 92.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.06x = 16,433.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,433.75/129.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.33

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