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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.55, 178.61 and 106.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.55, 178.61 and 106.21 is: 146.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.55 : 178.61 = 106.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.55/178.61 = 106.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.55x = 178.61 × 106.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.55x = 18,970.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,970.17/129.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.43

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