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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.50, 194.16 and 106.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.50, 194.16 and 106.62 is: 159.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.50 : 194.16 = 106.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.50/194.16 = 106.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.50x = 194.16 × 106.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.50x = 20,701.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,701.01/129.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.85

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