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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.76, 187.05 and 129.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.76, 187.05 and 129.48 is: 179.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.76 : 187.05 = 129.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.76/187.05 = 129.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.76x = 187.05 × 129.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.76x = 24,219.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,219.23/134.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.72

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