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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.41, 178.52 and 81.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.41, 178.52 and 81.49 is: 112.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.41 : 178.52 = 81.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.41/178.52 = 81.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.41x = 178.52 × 81.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.41x = 14,547.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,547.59/129.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.41

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