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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.48, 178.34 and 104.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.48, 178.34 and 104.90 is: 144.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.48 : 178.34 = 104.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.48/178.34 = 104.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.48x = 178.34 × 104.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.48x = 18,707.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,707.87/129.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.48

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