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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.28, 178.44 and 92.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.28, 178.44 and 92.46 is: 127.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.28 : 178.44 = 92.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.28/178.44 = 92.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.28x = 178.44 × 92.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.28x = 16,498.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,498.56/129.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.62

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