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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.83, 178.98 and 102.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.83, 178.98 and 102.15 is: 140.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.83 : 178.98 = 102.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.83/178.98 = 102.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.83x = 178.98 × 102.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.83x = 18,281.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,281.92/129.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.81

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