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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.76, 178.90 and 88.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.76, 178.90 and 88.25 is: 121.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.76 : 178.90 = 88.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.76/178.90 = 88.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.76x = 178.90 × 88.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.76x = 15,786.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,786.59/129.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.66

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