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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.69, 178.88 and 110.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.69, 178.88 and 110.25 is: 152.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.69 : 178.88 = 110.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.69/178.88 = 110.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.69x = 178.88 × 110.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.69x = 19,720.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,720.97/129.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.06

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