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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.75, 178.94 and 92.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.75, 178.94 and 92.83 is: 128.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.75 : 178.94 = 92.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.75/178.94 = 92.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.75x = 178.94 × 92.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.75x = 16,610.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,610.78/129.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.02

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