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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.27, 178.38 and 73.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.27, 178.38 and 73.97 is: 102.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.27 : 178.38 = 73.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.27/178.38 = 73.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.27x = 178.38 × 73.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.27x = 13,194.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,194.18/129.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.07

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