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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.12, 178.24 and 92.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.12, 178.24 and 92.32 is: 127.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.12 : 178.24 = 92.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.12/178.24 = 92.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.12x = 178.24 × 92.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.12x = 16,455.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,455.12/129.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.44

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