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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.37, 178.26 and 116.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.37, 178.26 and 116.23 is: 160.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.37 : 178.26 = 116.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.37/178.26 = 116.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.37x = 178.26 × 116.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.37x = 20,719.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,719.16/129.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.15

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