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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.64, 178.82 and 92.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.64, 178.82 and 92.73 is: 127.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.64 : 178.82 = 92.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.64/178.82 = 92.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.64x = 178.82 × 92.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.64x = 16,581.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,581.51/129.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.91

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