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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.35, 178.46 and 76.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.35, 178.46 and 76.91 is: 106.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.35 : 178.46 = 76.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.35/178.46 = 76.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.35x = 178.46 × 76.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.35x = 13,724.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,724.08/129.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.10

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