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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.26, 178.34 and 92.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.26, 178.34 and 92.51 is: 127.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.26 : 178.34 = 92.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.26/178.34 = 92.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.26x = 178.34 × 92.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.26x = 16,496.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,496.88/129.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.63

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