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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.63, 178.80 and 94.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.63, 178.80 and 94.71 is: 130.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.63 : 178.80 = 94.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.63/178.80 = 94.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.63x = 178.80 × 94.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.63x = 16,934.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,934.15/129.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.63

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