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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.39, 178.38 and 92.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.39, 178.38 and 92.48 is: 127.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.39 : 178.38 = 92.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.39/178.38 = 92.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.39x = 178.38 × 92.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.39x = 16,497.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,497.03/129.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.50

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