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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.62, 178.71 and 106.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.62, 178.71 and 106.22 is: 146.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.62 : 178.71 = 106.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.62/178.71 = 106.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.62x = 178.71 × 106.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.62x = 18,982.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,982.58/129.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.45

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