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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.75, 178.61 and 113.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.75, 178.61 and 113.35 is: 156.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.75 : 178.61 = 113.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.75/178.61 = 113.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.75x = 178.61 × 113.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.75x = 20,244.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,244.88/129.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.04

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