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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.56, 179.02 and 113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.56, 179.02 and 113.52 is: 156.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.56 : 179.02 = 113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.56/179.02 = 113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.56x = 179.02 × 113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.56x = 20,322.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,322.35/129.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.86

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