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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.44, 178.41 and 94.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.44, 178.41 and 94.46 is: 130.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.44 : 178.41 = 94.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.44/178.41 = 94.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.44x = 178.41 × 94.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.44x = 16,853.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,853.05/129.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.20

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