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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.09, 177.85 and 101.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.09, 177.85 and 101.45 is: 139.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.09 : 177.85 = 101.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.09/177.85 = 101.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.09x = 177.85 × 101.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.09x = 18,042.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,042.88/129.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.77

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