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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.12, 178.23 and 84.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.12, 178.23 and 84.27 is: 116.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.12 : 178.23 = 84.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.12/178.23 = 84.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.12x = 178.23 × 84.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.12x = 15,020.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,020.43/129.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.33

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