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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.51, 178.34 and 111.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.51, 178.34 and 111.06 is: 152.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.51 : 178.34 = 111.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.51/178.34 = 111.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.51x = 178.34 × 111.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.51x = 19,805.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,805.89/129.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.93

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