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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.61, 178.75 and 111.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.61, 178.75 and 111.07 is: 153.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.61 : 178.75 = 111.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.61/178.75 = 111.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.61x = 178.75 × 111.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.61x = 19,853.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,853.76/129.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.18

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