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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.47, 194.40 and 106.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.47, 194.40 and 106.79 is: 160.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.47 : 194.40 = 106.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.47/194.40 = 106.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.47x = 194.40 × 106.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.47x = 20,759.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,759.00/129.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.34

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