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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.25, 178.38 and 87.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.25, 178.38 and 87.81 is: 121.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.25 : 178.38 = 87.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.25/178.38 = 87.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.25x = 178.38 × 87.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.25x = 15,663.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,663.55/129.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.19

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