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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.63, 178.90 and 80.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.63, 178.90 and 80.50 is: 111.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.63 : 178.90 = 80.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.63/178.90 = 80.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.63x = 178.90 × 80.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.63x = 14,401.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,401.45/129.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.10

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