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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.52, 178.92 and 114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.52, 178.92 and 114.88 is: 158.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.52 : 178.92 = 114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.52/178.92 = 114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.52x = 178.92 × 114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.52x = 20,554.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,554.33/129.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.70

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