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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.92, 178.98 and 104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.92, 178.98 and 104 is: 143.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.92 : 178.98 = 104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.92/178.98 = 104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.92x = 178.98 × 104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.92x = 18,613.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,613.92/129.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.27

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