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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.18, 178.21 and 82.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.18, 178.21 and 82.50 is: 113.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.18 : 178.21 = 82.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.18/178.21 = 82.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.18x = 178.21 × 82.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.18x = 14,702.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,702.80/129.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.81

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