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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.19, 178.10 and 105.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.19, 178.10 and 105.84 is: 145.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.19 : 178.10 = 105.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.19/178.10 = 105.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.19x = 178.10 × 105.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.19x = 18,849.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,849.57/129.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.90

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