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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.04, 185.22 and 129

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.04, 185.22 and 129 is: 178.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.04 : 185.22 = 129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.04/185.22 = 129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.04x = 185.22 × 129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.04x = 23,893.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,893.38/134.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.26

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