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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.59, 178.97 and 109.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.59, 178.97 and 109.98 is: 151.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.59 : 178.97 = 109.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.59/178.97 = 109.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.59x = 178.97 × 109.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.59x = 19,682.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,682.57/129.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.89

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