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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.45, 193.71 and 107.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.45, 193.71 and 107.58 is: 160.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.45 : 193.71 = 107.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.45/193.71 = 107.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.45x = 193.71 × 107.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.45x = 20,839.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,839.32/129.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.98

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