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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.12, 178.02 and 111.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.12, 178.02 and 111.57 is: 153.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.12 : 178.02 = 111.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.12/178.02 = 111.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.12x = 178.02 × 111.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.12x = 19,861.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,861.69/129.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.82

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