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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.57, 179.28 and 111.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.57, 179.28 and 111.12 is: 153.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.57 : 179.28 = 111.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.57/179.28 = 111.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.57x = 179.28 × 111.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.57x = 19,921.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,921.59/129.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.75

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