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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.18, 177.72 and 107.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.18, 177.72 and 107.31 is: 147.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.18 : 177.72 = 107.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.18/177.72 = 107.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.18x = 177.72 × 107.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.18x = 19,070.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,070.70/129.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.63

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