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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.76, 179.20 and 110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.76, 179.20 and 110.24 is: 152.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.76 : 179.20 = 110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.76/179.20 = 110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.76x = 179.20 × 110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.76x = 19,755.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,755.01/129.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.24

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