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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.11, 178.13 and 73.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.11, 178.13 and 73.09 is: 100.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.11 : 178.13 = 73.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.11/178.13 = 73.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.11x = 178.13 × 73.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.11x = 13,020.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,020.02/129.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.84

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