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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.12, 178.10 and 96.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.12, 178.10 and 96.46 is: 133.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.12 : 178.10 = 96.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.12/178.10 = 96.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.12x = 178.10 × 96.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.12x = 17,179.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,179.53/129.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.05

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