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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.12, 178.19 and 73.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.12, 178.19 and 73.85 is: 101.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.12 : 178.19 = 73.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.12/178.19 = 73.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.12x = 178.19 × 73.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.12x = 13,159.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,159.41/129.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.92

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