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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.14, 178.37 and 94.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.14, 178.37 and 94.12 is: 130.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.14 : 178.37 = 94.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.14/178.37 = 94.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.14x = 178.37 × 94.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.14x = 16,787.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,787.97/129.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.00

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