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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.03, 177.86 and 105.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.03, 177.86 and 105.68 is: 145.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.03 : 177.86 = 105.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.03/177.86 = 105.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.03x = 177.86 × 105.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.03x = 18,795.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,795.62/129.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.67

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