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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.88, 179.27 and 111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.88, 179.27 and 111.48 is: 153.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.88 : 179.27 = 111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.88/179.27 = 111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.88x = 179.27 × 111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.88x = 19,985.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,985.02/129.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.87

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