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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.08, 177.76 and 107.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.08, 177.76 and 107.05 is: 147.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.08 : 177.76 = 107.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.08/177.76 = 107.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.08x = 177.76 × 107.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.08x = 19,028.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,028.50/129.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.42

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