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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.27, 178.33 and 85.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.27, 178.33 and 85.53 is: 117.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.27 : 178.33 = 85.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.27/178.33 = 85.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.27x = 178.33 × 85.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.27x = 15,252.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,252.56/129.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.99

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