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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.37, 178.47 and 94.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.37, 178.47 and 94.34 is: 130.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.37 : 178.47 = 94.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.37/178.47 = 94.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.37x = 178.47 × 94.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.37x = 16,837.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,837.31/129.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.15

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