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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.38, 193.95 and 105.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.38, 193.95 and 105.14 is: 157.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.38 : 193.95 = 105.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.38/193.95 = 105.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.38x = 193.95 × 105.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.38x = 20,391.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,391.90/129.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.61

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