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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.59, 178.59 and 103.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.59, 178.59 and 103.28 is: 142.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.59 : 178.59 = 103.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.59/178.59 = 103.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.59x = 178.59 × 103.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.59x = 18,444.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,444.78/129.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.33

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