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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.76, 178.63 and 112.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.76, 178.63 and 112.51 is: 154.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.76 : 178.63 = 112.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.76/178.63 = 112.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.76x = 178.63 × 112.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.76x = 20,097.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,097.66/129.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.88

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