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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.76, 179.06 and 103.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.76, 179.06 and 103.75 is: 143.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.76 : 179.06 = 103.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.76/179.06 = 103.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.76x = 179.06 × 103.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.76x = 18,576.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,576.51/129.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.16

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