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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.52, 178.56 and 94.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.52, 178.56 and 94.48 is: 130.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.52 : 178.56 = 94.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.52/178.56 = 94.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.52x = 178.56 × 94.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.52x = 16,870.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,870.35/129.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.25

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