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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.73, 178.37 and 115.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.73, 178.37 and 115.59 is: 158.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.73 : 178.37 = 115.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.73/178.37 = 115.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.73x = 178.37 × 115.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.73x = 20,617.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,617.21/129.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.93

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