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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.47, 178.67 and 85.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.47, 178.67 and 85.19 is: 117.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.47 : 178.67 = 85.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.47/178.67 = 85.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.47x = 178.67 × 85.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.47x = 15,220.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,220.22/129.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.56

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