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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.72, 178.74 and 92.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.72, 178.74 and 92.78 is: 127.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.72 : 178.74 = 92.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.72/178.74 = 92.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.72x = 178.74 × 92.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.72x = 16,582.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,582.60/129.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.83

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