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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.52, 178.32 and 113.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.52, 178.32 and 113.06 is: 155.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.52 : 178.32 = 113.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.52/178.32 = 113.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.52x = 178.32 × 113.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.52x = 20,160.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,160.86/129.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.66

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