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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.72, 178.98 and 102.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.72, 178.98 and 102.06 is: 140.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.72 : 178.98 = 102.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.72/178.98 = 102.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.72x = 178.98 × 102.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.72x = 18,266.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,266.70/129.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.82

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