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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.26, 177.86 and 110.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.26, 177.86 and 110.77 is: 152.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.26 : 177.86 = 110.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.26/177.86 = 110.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.26x = 177.86 × 110.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.26x = 19,701.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,701.38/129.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.41

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