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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.34, 177.93 and 112.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.34, 177.93 and 112.90 is: 155.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.34 : 177.93 = 112.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.34/177.93 = 112.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.34x = 177.93 × 112.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.34x = 20,088.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,088.30/129.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.31

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