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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.62, 178.91 and 74.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.62, 178.91 and 74.39 is: 102.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.62 : 178.91 = 74.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.62/178.91 = 74.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.62x = 178.91 × 74.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.62x = 13,308.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,308.13/129.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.67

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