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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129, 193.70 and 108.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129, 193.70 and 108.42 is: 162.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129 : 193.70 = 108.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129/193.70 = 108.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129x = 193.70 × 108.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129x = 21,000.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,000.95/129
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.80

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