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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.25, 178.52 and 94.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.25, 178.52 and 94.44 is: 130.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.25 : 178.52 = 94.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.25/178.52 = 94.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.25x = 178.52 × 94.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.25x = 16,858.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,858.06/129.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.43

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