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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.82, 179.54 and 109.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.82, 179.54 and 109.44 is: 151.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.82 : 179.54 = 109.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.82/179.54 = 109.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.82x = 179.54 × 109.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.82x = 19,648.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,648.86/129.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.35

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