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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.72, 178.92 and 113.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.72, 178.92 and 113.32 is: 156.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.72 : 178.92 = 113.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.72/178.92 = 113.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.72x = 178.92 × 113.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.72x = 20,275.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,275.21/129.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.30

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