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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.44, 178.66 and 85.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.44, 178.66 and 85.16 is: 117.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.44 : 178.66 = 85.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.44/178.66 = 85.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.44x = 178.66 × 85.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.44x = 15,214.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,214.69/129.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.54

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