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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.78, 179.96 and 127.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.78, 179.96 and 127.62 is: 176.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.78 : 179.96 = 127.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.78/179.96 = 127.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.78x = 179.96 × 127.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.78x = 22,965.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,965.86/129.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.96

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