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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.18, 193.56 and 108.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.18, 193.56 and 108.87 is: 163.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.18 : 193.56 = 108.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.18/193.56 = 108.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.18x = 193.56 × 108.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.18x = 21,072.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,072.88/129.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.13

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