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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.10, 178.10 and 87.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.10, 178.10 and 87.58 is: 120.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.10 : 178.10 = 87.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.10/178.10 = 87.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.10x = 178.10 × 87.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.10x = 15,597.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,597.56/129.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.82

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