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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.51, 178.34 and 117.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.51, 178.34 and 117.99 is: 162.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.51 : 178.34 = 117.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.51/178.34 = 117.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.51x = 178.34 × 117.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.51x = 21,041.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,041.75/129.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.47

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