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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.56, 178.77 and 80.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.56, 178.77 and 80.44 is: 110.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.56 : 178.77 = 80.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.56/178.77 = 80.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.56x = 178.77 × 80.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.56x = 14,380.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,380.01/129.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.99

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