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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.28, 177.24 and 127.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.28, 177.24 and 127.16 is: 174.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.28 : 177.24 = 127.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.28/177.24 = 127.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.28x = 177.24 × 127.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.28x = 22,537.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,537.84/129.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.33

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