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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.13, 178.17 and 87.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.13, 178.17 and 87.70 is: 121.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.13 : 178.17 = 87.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.13/178.17 = 87.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.13x = 178.17 × 87.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.13x = 15,625.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,625.51/129.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.01

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