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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.62, 178.86 and 80.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.62, 178.86 and 80.52 is: 111.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.62 : 178.86 = 80.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.62/178.86 = 80.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.62x = 178.86 × 80.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.62x = 14,401.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,401.81/129.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.11

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