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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.78, 178.98 and 90.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.78, 178.98 and 90.37 is: 124.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.78 : 178.98 = 90.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.78/178.98 = 90.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.78x = 178.98 × 90.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.78x = 16,173.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,173.98/129.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.63

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