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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.63, 178.74 and 115.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.63, 178.74 and 115.53 is: 159.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.63 : 178.74 = 115.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.63/178.74 = 115.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.63x = 178.74 × 115.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.63x = 20,649.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,649.16/129.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.29

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