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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.22, 177.93 and 111.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.22, 177.93 and 111.70 is: 153.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.22 : 177.93 = 111.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.22/177.93 = 111.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.22x = 177.93 × 111.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.22x = 19,874.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,874.06/129.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.81

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