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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.23, 178.46 and 87.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.23, 178.46 and 87.92 is: 121.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.23 : 178.46 = 87.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.23/178.46 = 87.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.23x = 178.46 × 87.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.23x = 15,688.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,688.87/129.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.41

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