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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.15, 177.82 and 110.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.15, 177.82 and 110.68 is: 152.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.15 : 177.82 = 110.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.15/177.82 = 110.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.15x = 177.82 × 110.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.15x = 19,681.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,681.12/129.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.39

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