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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.59, 178.71 and 92.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.59, 178.71 and 92.23 is: 127.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.59 : 178.71 = 92.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.59/178.71 = 92.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.59x = 178.71 × 92.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.59x = 16,481.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,481.38/129.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.18

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