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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.25, 178.73 and 108.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.25, 178.73 and 108.78 is: 150.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.25 : 178.73 = 108.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.25/178.73 = 108.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.25x = 178.73 × 108.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.25x = 19,442.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,442.25/129.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.42

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