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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.44, 178.56 and 90.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.44, 178.56 and 90.72 is: 125.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.44 : 178.56 = 90.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.44/178.56 = 90.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.44x = 178.56 × 90.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.44x = 16,198.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,198.96/129.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.15

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