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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.68, 178.81 and 109.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.68, 178.81 and 109.17 is: 150.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.68 : 178.81 = 109.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.68/178.81 = 109.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.68x = 178.81 × 109.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.68x = 19,520.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,520.69/129.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.53

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