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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.78, 178.80 and 92.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.78, 178.80 and 92.86 is: 127.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.78 : 178.80 = 92.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.78/178.80 = 92.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.78x = 178.80 × 92.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.78x = 16,603.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,603.37/129.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.93

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