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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.72, 179.03 and 111.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.72, 179.03 and 111.36 is: 153.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.72 : 179.03 = 111.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.72/179.03 = 111.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.72x = 179.03 × 111.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.72x = 19,936.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,936.78/129.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.69

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