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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.02, 177.59 and 112.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.02, 177.59 and 112.62 is: 155.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.02 : 177.59 = 112.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.02/177.59 = 112.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.02x = 177.59 × 112.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.02x = 20,000.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,000.19/129.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.02

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