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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.06, 178.38 and 94.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.06, 178.38 and 94.30 is: 130.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.06 : 178.38 = 94.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.06/178.38 = 94.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.06x = 178.38 × 94.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.06x = 16,820.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,820.79/129.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.33

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