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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.14, 178.39 and 104.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.14, 178.39 and 104.88 is: 144.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.14 : 178.39 = 104.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.14/178.39 = 104.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.14x = 178.39 × 104.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.14x = 18,709.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,709.54/129.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.88

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