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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.99, 179.61 and 110.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.99, 179.61 and 110.55 is: 152.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.99 : 179.61 = 110.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.99/179.61 = 110.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.99x = 179.61 × 110.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.99x = 19,855.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,855.89/129.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.75

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