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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.96, 249.36 and 129.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.96, 249.36 and 129.12 is: 177.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.96 : 249.36 = 129.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.96/249.36 = 129.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.96x = 249.36 × 129.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.96x = 32,197.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,197.36/180.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.93

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