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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.18, 178.38 and 110.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.18, 178.38 and 110.64 is: 152.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.18 : 178.38 = 110.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.18/178.38 = 110.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.18x = 178.38 × 110.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.18x = 19,735.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,735.96/129.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.78

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