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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.05, 177.78 and 104.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.05, 177.78 and 104.57 is: 144.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.05 : 177.78 = 104.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.05/177.78 = 104.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.05x = 177.78 × 104.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.05x = 18,590.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,590.45/129.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.06

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