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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.39, 178.63 and 94.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.39, 178.63 and 94.39 is: 130.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.39 : 178.63 = 94.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.39/178.63 = 94.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.39x = 178.63 × 94.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.39x = 16,860.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,860.40/129.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.30

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