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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.61, 178.62 and 92.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.61, 178.62 and 92.70 is: 127.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.61 : 178.62 = 92.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.61/178.62 = 92.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.61x = 178.62 × 92.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.61x = 16,558.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,558.41/129.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.76

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