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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.47, 177.50 and 127.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.47, 177.50 and 127.16 is: 174.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.47 : 177.50 = 127.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.47/177.50 = 127.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.47x = 177.50 × 127.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.47x = 22,571.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,571.00/129.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.34

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