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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.40, 193.82 and 106.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.40, 193.82 and 106.52 is: 159.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.40 : 193.82 = 106.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.40/193.82 = 106.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.40x = 193.82 × 106.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.40x = 20,645.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,645.71/129.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.55

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