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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.16, 178.10 and 87.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.16, 178.10 and 87.72 is: 120.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.16 : 178.10 = 87.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.16/178.10 = 87.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.16x = 178.10 × 87.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.16x = 15,622.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,622.93/129.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.96

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