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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.51, 194.31 and 106.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.51, 194.31 and 106.92 is: 160.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.51 : 194.31 = 106.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.51/194.31 = 106.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.51x = 194.31 × 106.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.51x = 20,775.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,775.63/129.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.42

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