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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.39, 178.57 and 99.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.39, 178.57 and 99.92 is: 137.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.39 : 178.57 = 99.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.39/178.57 = 99.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.39x = 178.57 × 99.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.39x = 17,842.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,842.71/129.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.90

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