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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.36, 193.50 and 105.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.36, 193.50 and 105.24 is: 157.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.36 : 193.50 = 105.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.36/193.50 = 105.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.36x = 193.50 × 105.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.36x = 20,363.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,363.94/129.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.42

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