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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.38, 178.38 and 94.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.38, 178.38 and 94.38 is: 130.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.38 : 178.38 = 94.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.38/178.38 = 94.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.38x = 178.38 × 94.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.38x = 16,835.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,835.50/129.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.13

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