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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.35, 178.31 and 127.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.35, 178.31 and 127.61 is: 175.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.35 : 178.31 = 127.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.35/178.31 = 127.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.35x = 178.31 × 127.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.35x = 22,753.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,753.57/129.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.91

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