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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.34, 177.92 and 113.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.34, 177.92 and 113.51 is: 156.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.34 : 177.92 = 113.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.34/177.92 = 113.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.34x = 177.92 × 113.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.34x = 20,196.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,196.97/129.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.16

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