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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.58, 178.72 and 101.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.58, 178.72 and 101.91 is: 140.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.58 : 178.72 = 101.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.58/178.72 = 101.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.58x = 178.72 × 101.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.58x = 18,213.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,213.36/129.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.56

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