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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.41, 178.82 and 92.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.41, 178.82 and 92.51 is: 127.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.41 : 178.82 = 92.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.41/178.82 = 92.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.41x = 178.82 × 92.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.41x = 16,541.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,541.28/129.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.82

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