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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.69, 179.13 and 114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.69, 179.13 and 114.16 is: 157.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.69 : 179.13 = 114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.69/179.13 = 114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.69x = 179.13 × 114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.69x = 20,449.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,449.48/129.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.68

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