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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.64, 178.74 and 92.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.64, 178.74 and 92.74 is: 127.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.64 : 178.74 = 92.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.64/178.74 = 92.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.64x = 178.74 × 92.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.64x = 16,576.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,576.35/129.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.86

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