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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.15, 178.23 and 73.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.15, 178.23 and 73.89 is: 101.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.15 : 178.23 = 73.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.15/178.23 = 73.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.15x = 178.23 × 73.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.15x = 13,169.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,169.41/129.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.97

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