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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.72, 178.97 and 94.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.72, 178.97 and 94.82 is: 130.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.72 : 178.97 = 94.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.72/178.97 = 94.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.72x = 178.97 × 94.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.72x = 16,968.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,968.57/129.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.81

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