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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.77, 178.87 and 101.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.77, 178.87 and 101.71 is: 140.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.77 : 178.87 = 101.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.77/178.87 = 101.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.77x = 178.87 × 101.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.77x = 18,192.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,192.74/129.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.20

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