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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.24, 178.25 and 117.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.24, 178.25 and 117.71 is: 162.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.24 : 178.25 = 117.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.24/178.25 = 117.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.24x = 178.25 × 117.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.24x = 20,980.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,980.33/129.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.34

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