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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.26, 178.47 and 101.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.26, 178.47 and 101.61 is: 140.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.26 : 178.47 = 101.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.26/178.47 = 101.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.26x = 178.47 × 101.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.26x = 18,134.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,134.34/129.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.29

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