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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.12, 178.08 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.12, 178.08 and 85.44 is: 117.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.12 : 178.08 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.12/178.08 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.12x = 178.08 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.12x = 15,215.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,215.16/129.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.84

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