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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.15, 178.28 and 92.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.15, 178.28 and 92.33 is: 127.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.15 : 178.28 = 92.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.15/178.28 = 92.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.15x = 178.28 × 92.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.15x = 16,459.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,459.24/129.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.44

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