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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129, 177.96 and 113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129, 177.96 and 113.52 is: 156.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129 : 177.96 = 113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129/177.96 = 113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129x = 177.96 × 113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129x = 20,202.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,202.02/129
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.60

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