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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.37, 178.50 and 92.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.37, 178.50 and 92.13 is: 127.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.37 : 178.50 = 92.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.37/178.50 = 92.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.37x = 178.50 × 92.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.37x = 16,445.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,445.21/129.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.12

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