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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.15, 178.11 and 92.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.15, 178.11 and 92.34 is: 127.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.15 : 178.11 = 92.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.15/178.11 = 92.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.15x = 178.11 × 92.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.15x = 16,446.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,446.68/129.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.35

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