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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.26, 178.35 and 94.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.26, 178.35 and 94.31 is: 130.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.26 : 178.35 = 94.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.26/178.35 = 94.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.26x = 178.35 × 94.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.26x = 16,819.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,819.38/129.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.12

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