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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.82, 178.90 and 110.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.82, 178.90 and 110.38 is: 152.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.82 : 178.90 = 110.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.82/178.90 = 110.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.82x = 178.90 × 110.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.82x = 19,746.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,746.98/129.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.11

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