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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.24, 177.95 and 113.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.24, 177.95 and 113.69 is: 156.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.24 : 177.95 = 113.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.24/177.95 = 113.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.24x = 177.95 × 113.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.24x = 20,229.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,229.68/129.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.53

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