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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.36, 178.22 and 92.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.36, 178.22 and 92.46 is: 127.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.36 : 178.22 = 92.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.36/178.22 = 92.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.36x = 178.22 × 92.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.36x = 16,478.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,478.22/129.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.38

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