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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.61, 178.69 and 106.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.61, 178.69 and 106.27 is: 146.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.61 : 178.69 = 106.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.61/178.69 = 106.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.61x = 178.69 × 106.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.61x = 18,989.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,989.39/129.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.51

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