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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.32, 178.41 and 92.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.32, 178.41 and 92.54 is: 127.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.32 : 178.41 = 92.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.32/178.41 = 92.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.32x = 178.41 × 92.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.32x = 16,510.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,510.06/129.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.67

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