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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.18, 178.08 and 92.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.18, 178.08 and 92.28 is: 127.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.18 : 178.08 = 92.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.18/178.08 = 92.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.18x = 178.08 × 92.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.18x = 16,433.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,433.22/129.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.21

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