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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.12, 193.34 and 108.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.12, 193.34 and 108.78 is: 162.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.12 : 193.34 = 108.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.12/193.34 = 108.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.12x = 193.34 × 108.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.12x = 21,031.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,031.53/129.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.88

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