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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.26, 178.38 and 74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.26, 178.38 and 74 is: 102.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.26 : 178.38 = 74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.26/178.38 = 74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.26x = 178.38 × 74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.26x = 13,200.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,200.12/129.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.12

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