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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.13, 178.08 and 87.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.13, 178.08 and 87.22 is: 120.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.13 : 178.08 = 87.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.13/178.08 = 87.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.13x = 178.08 × 87.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.13x = 15,531.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,531.25/129.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.27

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