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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.42, 178.64 and 95.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.42, 178.64 and 95.80 is: 132.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.42 : 178.64 = 95.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.42/178.64 = 95.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.42x = 178.64 × 95.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.42x = 17,113.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,113.71/129.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.23

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