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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.17, 178.04 and 92.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.17, 178.04 and 92.26 is: 127.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.17 : 178.04 = 92.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.17/178.04 = 92.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.17x = 178.04 × 92.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.17x = 16,426.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,426.28/129.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.17

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