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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.76, 178.92 and 110.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.76, 178.92 and 110.32 is: 152.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.76 : 178.92 = 110.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.76/178.92 = 110.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.76x = 178.92 × 110.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.76x = 19,738.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,738.45/129.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.12

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