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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.18, 177.98 and 87.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.18, 177.98 and 87.72 is: 120.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.18 : 177.98 = 87.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.18/177.98 = 87.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.18x = 177.98 × 87.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.18x = 15,612.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,612.41/129.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.86

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