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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.51, 194.40 and 105.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.51, 194.40 and 105.57 is: 158.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.51 : 194.40 = 105.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.51/194.40 = 105.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.51x = 194.40 × 105.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.51x = 20,522.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,522.81/129.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.47

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