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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.20, 178.32 and 111.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.20, 178.32 and 111.44 is: 153.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.20 : 178.32 = 111.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.20/178.32 = 111.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.20x = 178.32 × 111.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.20x = 19,871.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,871.98/129.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.81

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