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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.14, 178.08 and 104.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.14, 178.08 and 104.48 is: 144.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.14 : 178.08 = 104.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.14/178.08 = 104.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.14x = 178.08 × 104.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.14x = 18,605.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,605.80/129.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.07

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