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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.27, 178.35 and 101.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.27, 178.35 and 101.71 is: 140.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.27 : 178.35 = 101.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.27/178.35 = 101.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.27x = 178.35 × 101.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.27x = 18,139.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,139.98/129.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.33

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