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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.36, 178.40 and 111.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.36, 178.40 and 111.12 is: 153.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.36 : 178.40 = 111.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.36/178.40 = 111.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.36x = 178.40 × 111.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.36x = 19,823.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,823.81/129.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.25

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