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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.39, 178.36 and 118.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.39, 178.36 and 118.80 is: 163.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.39 : 178.36 = 118.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.39/178.36 = 118.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.39x = 178.36 × 118.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.39x = 21,189.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,189.17/129.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.76

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