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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.19, 177.97 and 110.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.19, 177.97 and 110.46 is: 152.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.19 : 177.97 = 110.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.19/177.97 = 110.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.19x = 177.97 × 110.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.19x = 19,658.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,658.57/129.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.17

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