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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.42, 178.54 and 92.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.42, 178.54 and 92.63 is: 127.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.42 : 178.54 = 92.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.42/178.54 = 92.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.42x = 178.54 × 92.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.42x = 16,538.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,538.37/129.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.79

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