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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.61, 193.50 and 106.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.61, 193.50 and 106.83 is: 159.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.61 : 193.50 = 106.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.61/193.50 = 106.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.61x = 193.50 × 106.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.61x = 20,671.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,671.61/129.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.49

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