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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129, 193.68 and 105.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129, 193.68 and 105.24 is: 158.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129 : 193.68 = 105.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129/193.68 = 105.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129x = 193.68 × 105.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129x = 20,382.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,382.88/129
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.01

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