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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.53, 178.64 and 87.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.53, 178.64 and 87.45 is: 120.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.53 : 178.64 = 87.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.53/178.64 = 87.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.53x = 178.64 × 87.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.53x = 15,621.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,621.29/129.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.60

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