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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.55, 279.55 and 129.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.55, 279.55 and 129.04 is: 178.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.55 : 279.55 = 129.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.55/279.55 = 129.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.55x = 279.55 × 129.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.55x = 36,074.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,074.17/202.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.10

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