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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.26, 177.98 and 107.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.26, 177.98 and 107.39 is: 147.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.26 : 177.98 = 107.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.26/177.98 = 107.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.26x = 177.98 × 107.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.26x = 19,111.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,111.85/129.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.86

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