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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.53, 178.68 and 80.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.53, 178.68 and 80.40 is: 110.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.53 : 178.68 = 80.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.53/178.68 = 80.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.53x = 178.68 × 80.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.53x = 14,365.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,365.43/129.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.90

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