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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.60, 178.89 and 92.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.60, 178.89 and 92.86 is: 128.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.60 : 178.89 = 92.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.60/178.89 = 92.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.60x = 178.89 × 92.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.60x = 16,611.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,611.73/129.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.18

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