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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.32, 178.44 and 85.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.32, 178.44 and 85.72 is: 118.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.32 : 178.44 = 85.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.32/178.44 = 85.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.32x = 178.44 × 85.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.32x = 15,295.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,295.88/129.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.28

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