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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.12, 177.66 and 105.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.12, 177.66 and 105.72 is: 145.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.12 : 177.66 = 105.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.12/177.66 = 105.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.12x = 177.66 × 105.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.12x = 18,782.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,782.22/129.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.46

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