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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.68, 178.90 and 92.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.68, 178.90 and 92.76 is: 127.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.68 : 178.90 = 92.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.68/178.90 = 92.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.68x = 178.90 × 92.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.68x = 16,594.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,594.76/129.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.97

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