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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.32, 178.77 and 114.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.32, 178.77 and 114.74 is: 158.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.32 : 178.77 = 114.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.32/178.77 = 114.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.32x = 178.77 × 114.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.32x = 20,512.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,512.07/129.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.61

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