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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.13, 178.28 and 94.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.13, 178.28 and 94.17 is: 130.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.13 : 178.28 = 94.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.13/178.28 = 94.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.13x = 178.28 × 94.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.13x = 16,788.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,788.63/129.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.01

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