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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.17, 177.94 and 94.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.17, 177.94 and 94.11 is: 129.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.17 : 177.94 = 94.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.17/177.94 = 94.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.17x = 177.94 × 94.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.17x = 16,744.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,744.85/129.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.64

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