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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.53, 178.88 and 120.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.53, 178.88 and 120.32 is: 166.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.53 : 178.88 = 120.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.53/178.88 = 120.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.53x = 178.88 × 120.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.53x = 21,522.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,522.02/129.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.15

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