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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.75, 178.67 and 111.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.75, 178.67 and 111.30 is: 153.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.75 : 178.67 = 111.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.75/178.67 = 111.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.75x = 178.67 × 111.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.75x = 19,885.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,885.41/129.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.26

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