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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.23, 178.25 and 94.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.23, 178.25 and 94.22 is: 129.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.23 : 178.25 = 94.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.23/178.25 = 94.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.23x = 178.25 × 94.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.23x = 16,793.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,793.35/129.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.95

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