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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.80, 179.32 and 110.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.80, 179.32 and 110.33 is: 152.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.80 : 179.32 = 110.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.80/179.32 = 110.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.80x = 179.32 × 110.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.80x = 19,784.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,784.47/129.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.43

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