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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.25, 178.33 and 76.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.25, 178.33 and 76.75 is: 105.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.25 : 178.33 = 76.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.25/178.33 = 76.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.25x = 178.33 × 76.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.25x = 13,686.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,686.12/129.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.89

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