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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.04, 193.42 and 105.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.04, 193.42 and 105.02 is: 157.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.04 : 193.42 = 105.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.04/193.42 = 105.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.04x = 193.42 × 105.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.04x = 20,312.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,312.97/129.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.42

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