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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.49, 178.64 and 85.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.49, 178.64 and 85.75 is: 118.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.49 : 178.64 = 85.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.49/178.64 = 85.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.49x = 178.64 × 85.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.49x = 15,317.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,317.95/129.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.29

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