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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.10, 178.11 and 73.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.10, 178.11 and 73.83 is: 101.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.10 : 178.11 = 73.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.10/178.11 = 73.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.10x = 178.11 × 73.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.10x = 13,149.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,149.86/129.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.86

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