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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.42, 178.47 and 101.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.42, 178.47 and 101.82 is: 140.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.42 : 178.47 = 101.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.42/178.47 = 101.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.42x = 178.47 × 101.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.42x = 18,171.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,171.82/129.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.41

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