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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.53, 179 and 113.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.53, 179 and 113.33 is: 156.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.53 : 179 = 113.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.53/179 = 113.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.53x = 179 × 113.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.53x = 20,286.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,286.07/129.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.61

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