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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.16, 178.41 and 107.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.16, 178.41 and 107.60 is: 148.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.16 : 178.41 = 107.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.16/178.41 = 107.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.16x = 178.41 × 107.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.16x = 19,196.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,196.92/129.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.63

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