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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.13, 177.80 and 112.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.13, 177.80 and 112.52 is: 154.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.13 : 177.80 = 112.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.13/177.80 = 112.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.13x = 177.80 × 112.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.13x = 20,005.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,005.94/129.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.93

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