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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.12, 178.17 and 115.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.12, 178.17 and 115.25 is: 159.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.12 : 178.17 = 115.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.12/178.17 = 115.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.12x = 178.17 × 115.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.12x = 20,532.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,532.77/129.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.03

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